June 2026 - This Scam is Personal - The Fake Podcast Interview Invitation

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June 2026

Have you heard about the fake podcast interview invitation scam targeting writers? Scammers impersonate major radio stations and podcasts, offering dream interviews to lure writers into handing over personal ID, installing malware, or paying bogus fees. Learn how to spot it, avoid it, and report it in this month's scam tip.

Seaside Cove #9

Available Now in Kindle and Print

Small-town political intrigue and murder spell trouble for Seaside Cove's dynamic duo

When Rick learns that the mayor has ties to the town’s most powerful developer, he launches his own search for the truth. Of course, keeping his sharp-eyed thirteen-year-old daughter out of danger proves impossible—especially when Alex teams up with Shadow, an enormous Newfoundland with instincts as keen as her own.

Soon, the Atwoods’ discoveries expose a deadly scheme rooted in the past that may force a desperate killer to strike again.

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Scam Tip

June 6, 2026

The Fake Podcast Interview Invitation

I typically write scam tips for everyone, but recently, I was targeted not once, but twice, by what I call the fake podcast interview invitation. Whether you're a writer or…

Writing News

Last month, I announced that the ninth installment of the Seaside Cove Bed & Breakfast Mystery series, Death by Blueprint, was available. If you've read the book, I hope you'll write a review. Those reviews really do help!

Since last month, I've had little time to do much in the way of writing. I'm still thinking of doing a return to Hawaii with McKenna. As I said last month, I'm not totally sure yet, but I have to admit, I miss the old curmudgeon!

Stay tuned for more updates, and thank you for being such wonderful readers!

Booklovers Bench Contest

We’re running our June contest over at Booklovers Bench. This month, we're giving away books by our newest member, CB Wilson, and Debra H. Goldstein Be sure to stop by and enter at bookloversbench.com

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