Self-publish and be scammed: Jon’s tale of heartbreak highlights boom in fraudsters using AI to supercharge book swindles
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Source: Guardian Australia
Published: 2026-03-12 01:00 UTC+10:00
Section: Books
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Culture & Entertainment, Technology & AI, Fraud & Corruption, Crime & Justice
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New wave of publishing scams mimic lonely hearts hoaxes of old – swapping promises of true love for the fantasy of literary acclaim. And the wooing process is now fully automated
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