Authors especially…take note.
There are two scams aimed at authors that I am aware of. One involves a so called marketing company that has read your book, and finds it worthy of their attention. They want to make it a best seller. This scam is easier to see through.
The other scam attempt is much more polished. I have attached a copy of a contract that I received after getting a phone call from a purported representative of HBO.
The first red-flag for me was the high offer of $300,000.00 and the unbelievable offer of 25% of net revenue.
Secondly is Clause 10, where I the author has to provide “Creation of Materials”. I believe this is where the author has to supply money.
I was able to get in touch with Warners Brothers legal department, the parent of HBO. They burst my bubble, sad to say.
At least it has not cost me any money, but at first glance it sure would look good to any author.
Source: Dennis Gazarek, author, “Whacked,” “Be the Awesome Man,”
