Angie ManginoVictoria Strauss of Writer Beware has documented two impersonation scams currently circulating in the writing community. Both use flattery, fake agent referrals, and AI-generated emails to steer writers toward fraudulent paid editing services. The post includes actual email examples, so writers know exactly what to look for. A must-read for anyone in the publishing world right now.
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https://writerbeware.blog/2026/01/30/two-new-impersonation-scams-to-watch-for/
#WritingCommunity #PublishingScams #Authors #LiteraryScams #WriterBeware
https://writerbeware.blog/2026/01/30/two-new-impersonation-scams-to-watch-for/
Two New Impersonation Scams to Watch For - Writer Beware
Impersonation scams in publishing tend to be variations on a theme, since the goal is always the same: to sell you something. In that sense, the scams below, which are aimed at tricking writers into paying for editing, don’t break new ground. Still, the approaches are distinctive, and I’ve seen enough examples at this pointRead More