The Poetry Scam Exposed

Every year, thousands of aspiring writers are fleeced out of their hard-earned money by the poetry scam.

The perpetrators of the poetry scam rake in millions of dollars each year by promising fame and fortune to unsuspecting victims. No one knows for sure exactly how much money is involved, but estimates put the figure somewhere between $6 and $10 million every year.

How The Poetry Scam Works

You’ve seen the advertisements for various “poetry contests” hosted by organizations with impressive names that certainly sound legitimate (the names keep changing and there are far too many to list here). You’ll find them in newspapers and magazines, in your mailbox, and even in your email.  Read more