ALERT!!! Fake author accounts sending friend requests > Likes and Comments

Just a heads-up, fellow authors...
There's been a recent rash of friend requests coming from numerous "well-known authors" that are actually fake accounts that have joined GR recently.

If you get any of these, I suggest reporting them.

Thanks for the heads up. I've had quite a few friend requests recently from "well known authors" I will report from now on.

I've been getting these along with five star ratings and solicitation for their marketing services. Which is it, are you a famous author or a marketing genius? I've been reporting them and the ratings vanish when the account gets removed.

They have been plaguing Twitter for a while now, and now they are in Goodreads. I didn't know how to report them, but they are gone after I ignored them. The sign is many ratings, all 5 stars, 0 review.

The down-arrow on the account's "home" page (that would let you message them) has an option to report that account.

I've had loads. Been fun reporting them

They have been so annoying. I just report, block.

The fakes always seem to have joined GR recently. Also, if authors, their books should be listed - if not, they’re fake. To double check, perform a search to find the author’s actual site to see if it looks different.

Eliza wrote: "They have been so annoying. I just report, block."

Yup, me too.

Me too! I've been reporting them.