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We’ve been made aware that someone has created a fake Gmail address impersonating one or all of our moderators and is sending emails claiming to be connected to this group, and asking for money

This has been increasing a lot lately, and we are in contact with many different groups, all having the same problem.

Please note: The moderators will not contact you by email. We don’t have your email addresses, and all our communication takes place through Goodreads.

If you receive an email purporting to be from our moderators:
◆ Do not reply. Do not click links or open attachments.
◆ Do not share personal information (address, phone number, passwords, payment info, etc.).
◆ Report it to your email provider as phishing, or at least as spam.

One precaution you may wish to take is to ensure that your email address isn’t widely shared on GoodReads:
◆ Do not post it publicly, even in forms such as ‘address at gmail dot com’
◆ Look at your profile settings.
Specifically, see the options:
⬦ “Make my email address visible to:”
(recommendation: No one)
⬦ “Allow Goodreads members to search for me by email”
(recommendation: unchecked)
This may help prevent scammers’ ability to approach you via email.

If you have any questions, feel free to reply here.

Remember DO NOT POST your e-mail, phone number in public groups and posts, only in private communication.

That happened to me today and that's how I found your group. I get a lot of spam emails as an author and they tend to use real publishing houses and Goodreads groups as a cover. I looked you up and saw this post -- thank you.

It was pretty obvious that they weren't really from your group anyway, since you're a group about thrillers and my books are about things like foraging, poetry, making ink from plants, and so on. I've joined since you are clearly a real group with a long history and look interesting.

Here's the email claiming to be you if it helps:

Dear Alicia,

What caught my attention about Acorn Foraging is the way it turns something many people overlook beneath their feet into a surprisingly rich source of food and culinary possibility.

I was particularly intrigued by the contrast between acorns’ long history as a staple food and how unfamiliar they have become to many modern households. Your guide doesn’t stop at the idea of foraging, it takes readers through the practical steps of identifying, sorting, processing, and storing acorns, then shows just how versatile they can be in the kitchen.

The range of uses is especially compelling, from gluten-free flour and non-dairy milk to savory dishes and more than 70 recipes. And the explanation of tannin removal gives readers a way to approach this overlooked ingredient with greater confidence. It’s a book that connects traditional food knowledge with sustainable, hands-on cooking.

I’m reaching out from A Good Thriller, a Goodreads community where readers discover authors and exchange recommendations through our annual reading challenge. I’d love to introduce Acorn Foraging to readers interested in nature, wild foods, and creative ways to make use of sustainable ingredients.

Would you be open to having your book considered for a feature in our reading challenge?

Best wishes,
Delilah Chretien
Reading Challenge Partner | A Good Thriller

We're glad our post helped you realize the email was spam. Unfortunately, the spam emails are prolific and authors have to be extra aware of them.

By the way, welcome to the group. Enjoy exploring the site and feel free to join in the conversations and activities.

Cheeky devils, well being polite !!

Welcome to a real group.

Started this group in 2013 and still here

Thanks for this post