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LITERARY LIARS: Not even my crime exposé book shielded me from these scamsters
TechScams targeting authors
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A crime exposé book author was targeted by scammers pretending to be literary agents, despite the book's international interest.
The scammers use lavish praise to lure authors in, a tactic that is increasingly common with the help of artificial intelligence (AI).
- I have not experienced the same with my previous four books.)Spotting a swindlerWhat to watch out for:Double-check: A simple online
- Not even my crime exposé book shielded me from scamsters
- Left reporting foregrounds humanitarian warning, social impact, and regulatory scrutiny.
Key Takeaways
- Scammers are targeting authors with fake literary agent pitches
- Artificial intelligence (AI) is being used to facilitate these scams
- The pitches often include lavish praise to gain the author's trust
- Authors are being warned internationally about these scams
- The scams are sparking warnings from writers and literary professionals
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Total: 1 source•Published: 46h ago•Last Updated: 1m ago
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Expected Outcomes
- Authors may lose money or have their work exploited
Why It Matters
The scams can damage the literary industry and harm authors' careers
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Ownership: Daily Maverick (ZA) (Corporate)
Timeline of this story
- Sep 10Daily Maverick (ZA): Your book is published. It sees a flurry of international interest – except the interest is from scammers pretending to be literary agents,
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