Return of the Nigerian Prince Redux: Beware Book Club and Book Review Scams

According to Writer Beware, scammers are reviving an old con for a new audience: fake book clubs and review services targeting independent authors. The pitch is simple—scammers promise professional reviews, book club placement, or marketing support in exchange for upfront fees. After payment clears, they disappear. It's classic advance-fee fraud with a literary makeover. If a legitimate promotion service demands money upfront, it's almost certainly a scam.

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