Tyndale House Publishers has become aware that professional scammers are impersonating Tyndale employees, literary agents, and publishing service providers. These individuals specifically target self-published authors and other writers, often seeking payment and personal information.

It’s important to note that Tyndale works exclusively with reputable literary agents who do not require up-front payments to represent clients. Additionally, Tyndale does not collaborate with third-party companies offering publishing services.

These scammers often misuse Tyndale’s logo, published book covers, author endorsements, and other proprietary assets to gain trust. The use of Tyndale’s intellectual property in this manner is unauthorized and fraudulent.

How to Protect Yourself:

• Be cautious of unsolicited emails that do not come from Tyndale’s official domain: @tyndale.com.
• Tyndale’s official communications do not include text messages.
• Fraudulent emails may contain Tyndale’s name, logo, employee names, and social media links. If you have any doubts about an email’s legitimacy, contact [email protected].
• If you are unsure about the sender of a communication, do not click on any links.
• If you believe you have been targeted by a scam, report it to law enforcement immediately.

Trust Your Instincts

If you have concerns about the legitimacy of an agreement, email, or text message claiming to be from a Tyndale employee or connected to Tyndale, contact us at [email protected] before sharing any personal information or making any payments.

Helpful Resources:

• FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center: https://ic3.gov/
• State Attorney General’s Office: https://www.usa.gov/state-attorney-general
• Federal Trade Commission (FTC):
  • Report Fraud
  • Scam Alerts
• Authors Guild: https://www.authorsguild.org/

Stay alert and protect yourself from fraudulent activities.