How do you outsmart a romance scammer? The short answer is, you don’t. But that doesn’t mean you have to be a victim. Look, it’s February, and Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. That means love is in the air. And everyone wants to find their perfect match. Even the scammers. Although their perfect match is the person who falls for their scam, not their charms. So while … [Read more...] about How do you outsmart a romance scammer?
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A Private Investigator looks at romance scams
This post follows up on last month’s post, Greed and love — the 2021 romance scam perfected. The difference is, this month we’re getting personal. Elizabeth Breck, a licensed private investigator in San Diego, describes her own experience with romance scams. Elizabeth is also the author of the Madison Kelly Mystery Series. Anonymous came out to critical acclaim in 2020, and … [Read more...] about A Private Investigator looks at romance scams
A Conversation with Lindsay Faye About Jane Steele Excerpt
Last week, Putnam released "Jane Steele" by Lindsay Faye. As part of the launch, Putnam also sent out "A Conversation with Lindsay Faye About Jane Steele." Here is an excerpt, which gives insight into Faye's fifth novel and may serve as inspiration for writers who want to try something quite different.Q. What inspired the idea for this novel, and gave you the confidence you … [Read more...] about A Conversation with Lindsay Faye About Jane Steele Excerpt
Dangerous liaisons—a true story
Online dating scams are one of the easiest cons to fall for. Recently, a friend of mine named Frank sent me copies of emails he’d exchanged with someone who called “herself” Teri. Thank goodness Frank recognized what was going on before he followed through.It all began when Frank responded to Teri’s online dating profile. He received a reply that began:“Thanks so much … [Read more...] about Dangerous liaisons—a true story
Broken by CJ Lyons shines
“Broken” by New York Times Bestselling author CJ Lyons is a young-adult thriller about Scarlet Killian, a fifteen-year-old girl diagnosed with a rare heart condition capable of killing her at any time. Scarlet must carry a portable AED with her at all times just in case her heart stops. Her overly protective parents have fought to keep her home, but Scarlet has decided she … [Read more...] about Broken by CJ Lyons shines