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25 lut 2022 · By far the most prevalent writer-focused scams are solicitation scams. Solicitation scammers contact writers out of the blue with publishing-related offers that seem too good to be true. A literary agency is interested in your work!
15 gru 2023 · A year ago, most fake agency websites looked like Oculus Literary’s, and were pretty easily identifiable as scams. Increasingly, though, fake agencies incorporate some of the elements real agencies do–a lineup of book covers, agent names, client websites.
13 sie 2020 · Trellis and its agents are being extensively impersonated by a scammer (mostly with phone calls and emails); my guess is that this is coming from the same scam, though I’ve no idea why they seized on Nicole Aragi, who is a well-known agent with her own eponymous agency.
6 dni temu · The scammers use real agent names and agency details to appear legitimate. Authors should exercise caution with any unsolicited contacts from literary agents and agencies. Always contact an agent or agency directly to verify authenticity before responding with a manuscript or any personal or financial information.
29 lip 2022 · UPDATE 5/24/23: The scam is now impersonating agent Dana Murphy (who really works at Trellis Literary Management) via the @groupofacquisitions.com email address, with a laughably fake “letter of intent” from Penguin Random House and a “developmental editing services” agreement with Creative Media Editors Inc. Here’s CME’s banking info:
Fraudsters are posting vacancies online and sending WhatsApp messages to entice people into handing over their details.
8 sie 2023 · Scammers are lurking on LinkedIn and other job sites, posing as “recruiters” for well-known companies. But instead of looking to hire you, they’re really looking to take your money and personal information. It starts with a direct message on a job search site like Indeed or LinkedIn.
