How a Scammer’s Unexpected Insult Turned My Day Around – You Won’t Believe What Happened Next!
NDAs. It’s common in impersonation attempts: create a story that explains away obvious inconsistencies.
Flattery. The opening message is highly complimentary about your book and says it is “exactly” what [MGM] is looking for. While executives certainly praise projects they like, scammers often use detailed praise to build credibility quickly.
The signature. Simply signing [David O. Selznik] doesn’t establish identity.
Anyone can type that.
Warmer yet,
[Me]
From: [David O Selznik], producer at [MGM Studios]
Sent: Monday, July 13, 2026 2:39 PM
To: [Me]
Subject: Re: RE: RE: RE: Inquiry Regarding Screen Adaptation Rights for A
Version of the Truth
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