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Filippo Bernardini, Publishing's Fake Manuscript Scammer, Reportedly Back
Original: Filippo Bernardini Scammed the Book Business for Years. Is He Back?
Filippo Bernardini, the Italian man who posed as editors and agents to steal unpublished manuscripts from authors across the book world for years, is the subject of renewed attention over whether he is operating again. The New York Times revisits the scheme, which ensnared writers including Margaret Atwood, and asks whether the scammer, who faced US fraud charges, has resumed his activities.
Why now: Fresh reporting suggests the notorious manuscript-phishing scammer may be active again, alarming authors and publishers.
Filippo BernardiniThe New York TimesMargaret AtwoodUS book publishing industry
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- Filippo Bernardini Scammed the Book Business for Years. Is He Back? · The New York Times
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