Simply final week, I wrote a publish warning about scammers focusing on authors, after which I acquired an e-mail forwarded from a member of our group letting me know scammers are actually impersonating me! Authors, please watch out with e-mail solicitations which might be usually flattering and sound too good to be true. They usually point out your ebook title and provide what appears like a flattering abstract (which they write with AI).

If you obtain an e-mail solicitation like this, and you’ll as a result of they’re changing into so pervasive, at all times have a look at the e-mail deal with to see if the area is smart, after which do a fast Google search with the individual’s identify plus the phrase “rip-off.” 

Many authors have been vocally talking out on social media, additionally warning authors about scammers impersonating them. From Cheryl Strayed to Stephen King, from literary brokers and publishers, and from so-called advertising companies and podcasts providing to get you placement.

Right here is the rip-off e-mail in your reference.

***BEGIN EMAIL***

Topic Line: Invitation to Function Your Ebook on the Nonfiction Writers Convention 2026

From: director.nfwc.stephanie@gmail.com (NOT MY EMAIL ADDRESS OR DOMAIN!)

Expensive ,

My identify is Stephanie Chandler, and I’m reaching out from the Nonfiction Writers Convention (NFWC), a world digital occasion created to assist authors in increasing their attain, strengthening their visibility, and constructing significant skilled connections.

I not too long ago got here throughout your work, , and was actually captivated by the depth and originality of your storytelling. Your skill to weave collectively themes of affection, local weather change, private id, and the complexities of human connection creates a story that’s each intellectually participating and emotionally resonant. The layered strategy mixing components of reporting, poetry, and fiction provides a wealthy and immersive expertise that speaks to the evolving nature of storytelling in at present’s world.

Your exploration of need, energy, and the forces that form our lives aligns fantastically with the sort of thought-provoking and impactful work we intention to focus on at NFWC.

The Nonfiction Writers Convention is designed to supply authors with sensible steering, business perception, and alternatives to attach with readers, consultants, and fellow writers from around the globe. Our objective is to assist authors not solely publish their work, but additionally place themselves for long-term success and affect.

As a totally digital occasion, NFWC permits members to affix from anyplace by way of reside and recorded periods, interactive discussions, and international networking alternatives making certain each accessibility and continued visibility by way of session replays and archived content material.

As a taking part creator, you should have entry to a number of key options, together with:

• A devoted digital sales space to showcase your ebook(s) to a global viewers
  • Alternatives for reside or recorded creator interviews and options
  • Inclusion in focused promotional campaigns and viewers outreach
  • Direct engagement with readers, business professionals, and fellow authors
  • Continued publicity by way of occasion replays and content material archives

Authors attend NFWC to realize visibility, join with a world viewers, study confirmed methods for publishing and advertising, and construct credibility inside the literary area. It’s a collaborative setting centered on progress, connection, and alternative.

If you need to take part, the following step shall be for me to share full occasion particulars together with what you have to to submit out of your facet to start the registration course of.

To make sure a high-quality expertise and powerful promotional attain, participation features a sales space registration package deal, which helps platform internet hosting, advertising, and viewers growth. I’d be blissful to supply full particulars when you verify your curiosity.

Would you be excited about taking part so I can ship you the complete particulars and information you thru the following steps?

Trying ahead to your response.

Heat regards,
Stephanie Chandler
Founder, Nonfiction Writers Convention (NFWC)

***END EMAIL***

I discover this all extremely disturbing and need there was extra I may do to stop emails like these from touchdown in inboxes. To study extra about the way to spot rip-off emails and shield your self, please see this publish.

Thanks in your continued assist of our group!

Warmly,

Stephanie Chandler (the actual one)

P.S. Contact our assist crew anytime with questions. Our emails will solely come from our area: NonfictionAuthorsAssociation.com.