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Author exposes book marketing scam in video call
Original: ”Onko tämä huijaus?” – huijari lupasi kirjalleni valtavasti uusia lukijoita, tarina romahti videopuhelussa Nettihuijauks
Finnish media report on a writer who was promised a flood of new readers for their book, only to see the marketer's story fall apart during a video call. The piece, published by Yle, uses the case to highlight the rise of online scams and their new hallmark: a convincing sense of personal contact that makes offers feel genuine before they unravel.
Why now: Internet scams targeting authors are increasing, and the personal, convincing approach of this case struck a chord.
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