Unmasking the Deceptive Email that Nearly Fooled a Book Publisher: A Kensington Books Impersonation Exposed
Ever get one of those emails that makes you squint at your screen, wondering: “Is this guy legit… or just another slick scam artist in disguise?” You’d think a traditional publishing offer from a big-name editor would be the dream ticket for any author—but hold your horses. This message from a certain “John Scognamiglio” claims to be from Kensington Publishing, but a closer look reveals it’s a barely disguised scam, complete with a cleverly tweaked email address and AI-generated flattery designed to reel writers in. The kicker? The site behind the email wasn’t even live until a month ago, while the real Kensington Books has been around since ’74. It’s a classic bait-and-switch, promising free traditional publishing while covertly planning to hit authors with fees and fishing for sensitive personal info. So, before you hit ‘reply,’ it’s worth pausing and asking yourself—if it seems too good to be true, is it even real? Never hurts to keep those instincts sharp in the wild world of publishing. LEARN MORE.
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