Publishing professionals are becoming prime targets for impersonation
04-06-2026 19:20 via thenextweb.com

Publishing professionals are becoming prime targets for impersonation

An aspiring author receives an email from a “literary agent” expressing enthusiasm about their manuscript. The message is polished, personalized, and professional. The sender references recent bestsellers, adaptation potential, and submission strategy. The agency website looks legitimate, the LinkedIn profile appears credible, and the tone sounds authoritative and reassuring. Then comes the catch with one […]
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