Unmasking Deception: How a Literary Scam Nearly Fooled Me – A Harrowing Inbox Encounter

Below are the email messages from the “E. B.” impersonator:

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From: [E. B.]

To: [my name]

Sent: Wednesday, March 26, 2026

 Hi,

I hope this message finds you well.

 My name is [E. B.], and I am a Literary Agent with [name withheld] Agency in London. I recently had the opportunity to come across your work, and I was genuinely impressed by your narrative voice, character development, and overall pacing.

 At [name withheld], we are committed to supporting authors in building sustainable, long-term careers, and I am always keen to connect with writers who demonstrate both strong creative vision and commercial potential. Your work stood out as particularly compelling in this regard.

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