Scams targeting presses and authors are on the rise. If you receive an unsolicited email or communication that seems too good to be true, be mindful that it might be a scam. Offers include, but are not limited to: 

• Amazon visibility/optimization 

• Book club opportunities

• Goodreads Listopia promotion

• Movie rights opportunities

• Publicity assistance or campaigns

• Social media influencers

 Here are some resources to help you determine if it might be a scam:

• Authors Guild

• How do I spot a scam? (Courtesy of the University of Mississippi Press)

• Electric Lit

• Writer Beware Blog

• Writers Are Being Targeted by Scams. This Reporter Knows the Feeling. (The New York Times)