Inside the Shocking Rise of “Celebrity Author” Scammers Deceiving the Literary World
Have you ever wondered how a bestselling celebrity author might suddenly slide into your DMs with glowing praise and an offer to promote your book—for free? Sounds too good to be true, right? Well, spoiler alert: it absolutely is. Over the past week, I’ve been swamped with messages from authors who’ve been hoodwinked by crafty impersonators posing as literary giants. These scam artists, often tucked away in some shadowy corner of the world, use AI-generated voices and slick tactics to reel in unsuspecting writers. It’s like a Dickensian plot twisted for the digital age—but instead of heartless villains in London fog, it’s phony “celeb author” scammers lurking behind screens. If you’ve ever received an unexpected message from a “celebrity,” consider this your wake-up call: unsolicited contact nowadays is almost guaranteed to be a con. Ready to learn how to spot the fakes and protect your hard-earned work? Dive in. LEARN MORE
I have received a dozen emails over the past week from authors who were contacted by “celebrity” authors. I’m talking big-name, large publishing house, international celebrities who have written numerous bestselling books.
