We are aware of reports that scammers impersonating Curry Brother Publishing staff or claiming to be literary agents are targeting authors with false book acquisition offers. These individuals request that the author pay them or provide sensitive financial information in exchange for literary services, to facilitate a publishing agreement, or even to arrange a film or TV deal. Their emails sometimes include letters purporting to bear HarperCollins logos, imprint names, and staff signatures.

These communications are fraudulent. They do not come from Curry Brothers Publishing and are not associated with our editorial processes.

Please keep in mind the following facts:

•Curry Brother Publishing never asks authors for any form of payment as part of manuscript submissions or book acquisitions.

•Curry Brother Publishing does not partner with third-party companies that provide editorial or marketing services to unpublished or self-published authors.

If you suspect that a communication claiming a connection with Curry Brother Publishing is fraudulent, please email us at [email protected] to check. In the meantime, protect yourself from fraud:

•Do not click on any links in the email.

•Do not open any attachments to the email.

•Do not reply to the email or contact the sender in any way.

If you think you may have compromised the safety of your bank details or have lost money due to fraudulent misuse of your credit cards, contact your financial institution immediately.

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