by Rae Stonehouse | Mar 23, 2026 | Digital Safety & Data Protection, Blogs, Scam Watch
As authors, we’re no strangers to the digital world—pouring our creativity into manuscripts, building online platforms, and connecting with readers across social media and newsletters. But that visibility comes with risks. Scammers love targeting writers,...
by Rae Stonehouse | Mar 22, 2026 | Marketing & Promotion Scams, Blogs, Scam Watch
How to Document Evidence for a Dispute: Protecting Yourself from Marketing Scams When you’re navigating the world of author marketing and promotion, most interactions go smoothly. But occasionally, you’ll encounter an offer that doesn’t feel quite...
by Rae Stonehouse | Mar 20, 2026 | Blogs, Marketing & Promotion Scams, Scam Watch
As authors and creatives, we’re no strangers to the thrill of building our platforms online—whether through publishing services, marketing tools, or AI writing aids. But scammers exploit this ambition with a sneaky tactic called the upsell spiral, a form of...
by Rae Stonehouse | Mar 18, 2026 | Book-to-Film Scams, Blogs, Scam Watch
🚨 Scam Alert: Fake “Archewell Productions” Film Adaptation Offer Targeting Authors Scammers are once again impersonating well‑known entertainment companies to prey on independent authors, and the latest example is a message circulating on Twitter claiming to...
by Rae Stonehouse | Mar 13, 2026 | Blogs, Digital Safety & Data Protection, Scam Watch
🔍 QR‑Code Scams: What’s Real, What’s Hype, and How to Stay Safe QR codes themselves aren’t dangerous — they’re just squares that encode information, usually a URL. The risk comes from where the QR code sends you. Scammers have started using QR codes in...
by Rae Stonehouse | Mar 9, 2026 | Marketing & Promotion Scams, Blogs, Scam Watch
How to Spot Fake Testimonials In today’s digital marketplace, testimonials are everywhere, shining on websites, popping up in ads, and flooding social media feeds. They’re powerful tools for building trust, but not all that glitters is gold. Fake...
