authorsagainstscammers

Exposing scams targeting indie authors.
Protecting writers through education, evidence, and advocacy.
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[authorsagainstscammers @AuthorGuard]

When a scam message includes your real name and address, it FEELS legitimate. But personalization ≠ authentication. Data breaches give scammers your info. Verify everything independently, no matter how "official" it looks. https://t.co/dCnONRIYYi #ScamPrevention

[Rae A. Stonehouse @RaeStonehouse]

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[authorsagainstscammers @AuthorGuard]

Buzzwords like "KSO optimization" got you? It's fluff mimicking Amazon A9. Real talk on the "Joshua Ogundele" fraud hitting authors: https://t.co/rs3eDsfj8V a fellow writer! #IndieAuthors #ScamAlert

[authorsagainstscammers @AuthorGuard]

FTC/ALLi stat: Authors lose $1-5K avg to FB group scams. "New Author’s Group" (39K members) hits EVERY flag. Full breakdown + free checklist in my thread!
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#SelfPublishing #BookTwitter

[Rae A. Stonehouse @RaeStonehouse]

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[authorsagainstscammers @AuthorGuard]

😱 Parking meter QR? Could be quishing trap stealing your info! Treat like unknown links—preview first.
Stay safe guide: https://t.co/BxQkGW5HHs
RT to save a friend! #Phishing #Cybersecurity

[Rae A. Stonehouse @RaeStonehouse]

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[authorsagainstscammers @AuthorGuard]

FTC: Job scams up 300% in 2024. Latest? Fake board seats via Calendly abuse.
Case: "David Terry" pitching elite roles. 6 red flags exposed.
Protect your network: https://t.co/lUCIppw7JV
RT to save a pro! #ScamBusters #BoardSeats

[authorsagainstscammers @AuthorGuard]

Real scam: "Exclusive deal—$200 via PayPal!" (Ghosted). Or "WhatsApp for promo?" → Flop. We've got scenarios + protection steps. You're not alone! 💪
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#WritingCommunity #AuthorScams

[Rae A. Stonehouse @RaeStonehouse]

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[authorsagainstscammers @AuthorGuard]

Why authors? We’re used to strangers in our DMs, we’re told to engage with followers, we network with people we don’t know, and we don’t expect adult funnels in our inboxes. That combo makes us easy marks. https://t.co/7sYaO7BxCZ
#ScamPrevention #ScamVictims

[Rae A. Stonehouse @RaeStonehouse]

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[authorsagainstscammers @AuthorGuard]

From $2K scam victim to scammer-slayer: My Nancy Catherine exposé + fake testimonial tips. Essential for self-pub authors! https://t.co/lIrQR6cv1P
#AuthorScams #WritingCommunity

[Rae A. Stonehouse @RaeStonehouse]

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[authorsagainstscammers @AuthorGuard]

Banks & PayPal don't care about your story—they want PROOF.
📸 Screenshots
📧Saved emails
📋Timeline tracking
This thread shows you exactly what to collect & how to organize it:
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[Rae A. Stonehouse @RaeStonehouse]

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[authorsagainstscammers @AuthorGuard]

That "agent" who's been so friendly? That "publisher" with the urgent deal?
Real opportunities withstand scrutiny. Fake ones dissolve under it.
Protect yourself: https://t.co/AwYMc6UPyi
#AuthorsAgainstScammers

[authorsagainstscammers @AuthorGuard]

Upfront fees? Urgency? Fake royalties? Classic signs of predatory publishers. One author lost $50K—learn to spot & stop them.
Full thread: https://t.co/Pg29c1XNW5
Tag a writer friend! #WriterBeware

[Rae A. Stonehouse @RaeStonehouse]

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[authorsagainstscammers @AuthorGuard]

Ever get a dream "full request" email... then fees? 😱That's the fake agent trap. See the playbook: https://t.co/psV7DI4dGS
Your story? Reply! #AuthorScams @AuthorGuard

[Rae A. Stonehouse @RaeStonehouse]

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[authorsagainstscammers @AuthorGuard]

Scammers on Marketplace, LinkedIn & dating apps are using “platform hopping” to pull you into WhatsApp. 6 red flags + how to stay safe in this thread 👇 https://t.co/bIYa0ecMgG

[Rae A. Stonehouse @RaeStonehouse]

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[authorsagainstscammers @AuthorGuard]

👀 Scammers are scraping YOUR reviews to sound legit. Don’t fall for “visibility packages” that vanish with your cash. Quick tips inside 👇
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[Rae A. Stonehouse @RaeStonehouse]

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[authorsagainstscammers @AuthorGuard]

The red flags are textbook:
• Unsolicited follow-ups
• Zero specifics about your book
• Made-up terms like “KSO optimization”
• Trigger phrases to get you to reply
Sound familiar? Read the full exposé here: https://t.co/SryNm82lst

[Rae A. Stonehouse @RaeStonehouse]

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[authorsagainstscammers @AuthorGuard]

Ever wondered if that "book club feature" email is legit? Probably not. Here's the anatomy of the Storyline Readers scam—and how to avoid it: https://t.co/0OOrMki0et #IndieAuthor

[Rae A. Stonehouse @RaeStonehouse]

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[authorsagainstscammers @AuthorGuard]

😍 "Your voice is unique! Bestseller potential!" Sound familiar? Fake agents mirror romance scams: flattery → urgency → "Pay $250 eval fee NOW." Real victim: $5K gone. Don't be next—read how to fight back! https://t.co/VWinx3NUiU #ScamAlert

[Rae A. Stonehouse @RaeStonehouse]

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[authorsagainstscammers @AuthorGuard]

🚨 Indie authors, dodge this Gmail trap! "Joshua" promising Amazon book visibility fixes? Pure scam bait. Spot the red flags & protect your KDP hustle: https://t.co/A9EotV0ilt #SelfPublishing

[Rae A. Stonehouse @RaeStonehouse]

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[authorsagainstscammers @AuthorGuard]

🤔 Received this from "[email protected]"?

It's FAKE. Real Beth O'Leary doesn't use Gmail.

Thread: How scammers impersonate authors to phish YOU.

Protect yourself: https://t.co/gLJgIkgtFD

RT to save a writer! #ScamAlert #WritingCommunity #BookTwitter

[Rae A. Stonehouse @RaeStonehouse]

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[authorsagainstscammers @AuthorGuard]

🚨 Authors: Ever get "crypto advance" emails for your book? Scammers LOVE it—irreversible & untraceable! My new Twitter article breaks down the playbook + red flags. Protect your hustle! 👇
https://t.co/0AjqFHwoXi #AuthorScams #CryptoScam

[Rae A. Stonehouse @RaeStonehouse]

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