by Rae Stonehouse | Apr 15, 2026 | Payment & Financial Scams, Blogs, Scam Watch
Hey there, fellow authors, freelancers, and creatives—welcome back to the Authors Against Scammers blog. If you’ve ever received a tantalizing email promising big advances, movie deals, or viral book promotions, only to hear whispers of “crypto...
by Rae Stonehouse | Apr 9, 2026 | Fake Literary Agents, Blogs, Scam Watch
As authors, we pour our hearts into our stories, dreaming of that magical moment when a literary agent discovers our work and propels it toward publication. But scammers know this dream all too well—and they’re weaponizing it by impersonating legitimate...
by Rae Stonehouse | Apr 3, 2026 | Social Media Scams, Blogs, Scam Watch
Posted by Authors Against Scammers Hey, fellow authors! If you’ve ever scrolled through Facebook and stumbled upon a group promising “book promotion heaven” with tens of thousands of members, you’re not alone. These spaces can feel like a...
by Rae Stonehouse | Mar 29, 2026 | Marketing & Promotion Scams, Blogs, Scam Watch
The Storycraft Zoom Call Scam: Don’t Fall for Fake Podcast Exposure Original Message: Hi, Your book stayed with me. It carries a voice that lingers long after the final page although it reads effortlessly, there’s real depth beneath it, and that’s exactly the kind of...
by Rae Stonehouse | Mar 27, 2026 | Fake Publishers, Blogs, Scam Watch
Scams in the publishing world aren’t new, but their sophistication is growing. Every week, authors—especially indie authors—share stories of being targeted by fake agents, predatory publishers, and “marketing experts” who promise the world and deliver nothing....
by Rae Stonehouse | Mar 24, 2026 | Social Media Scams, Blogs, Scam Watch
As authors, freelancers, and creatives building our platforms on Twitter (now X), we’re no strangers to the thrill of a new follower notification. But in a space buzzing with opportunity, scammers lurk, preying on our dreams of book deals, marketing...
