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Why Scammers Target Self-Published Authors — And How to Protect Yourself

Why Scammers Target Self-Published Authors — And How to Protect Yourself

by Rae Stonehouse | Feb 5, 2026 | General Scam Awareness / Psychology, Blogs, Scam Watch

Why Scammers Target Self-Published Authors — And How to Protect Yourself Sarah’s heart raced when she opened the email. A “senior acquisitions editor” from what looked like a legitimate publishing house had discovered her debut novel and wanted to...

Welcome to Authors Against Scammers: Your Defense Against Publishing Fraud

by Rae Stonehouse | Feb 5, 2026 | Scam Watch

The publishing world is full of creativity, passion, and possibility — but it’s also become a hunting ground for scammers who prey on authors’ dreams. Whether you’re self‑publishing, traditionally publishing, or somewhere in between, you’ve likely seen the warning...
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