Don’t Get Scammed!

The website Preditors and Editors has some useful tips on how to avoid getting scammed by phony agencies, publishing houses and even websites. Some tips on spotting scam agencies:
• Sales it made were mostly to a publishing house wholly or partially owned by the agency.
• Requires an upfront payment for administration or for a web display or for later postage and copying.
• Online forum postings never include anyone who was rejected.
• Online forum criticism is frequently responded to by a defender of that agency.

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