What’s a scam so good that people don’t even realize they’re falling for it?

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Self publishing. Every one can write a book and become a best selling author.

The best soft scam that makes many write books that never get read.

Amazon started this after it's own publishing companies ruined the publishing industry.

GeniUs · 56-60, M

@in10RjFox Yep know somebody who did this, sold a few books then Amazon put his book on offer (less than publishing price) with 'free postage' and when they sold a few books billed him for the postage! He argued and one of their arguments was when they did it with the 'Katie Price' book she didn't complain- yeah they didn't give hers away just free postage.

Edit : His were hardcopy books.

in10RjFox · M

@GeniUs free postage to the customer but charged to the author. Hard copies keeps their printing line running. Some authors pay money to print in bulk like 100 copies or so. And give up unable to even sell 100 copies

So they made a business out of fooling newbie authors.

GeniUs · 56-60, M

@in10RjFox We are on the same page; can confirm his book was bit niche but good I heard, cost him money of course.