317-489-3887

they are trying to scam

Call is from XLibris, a vanity publishing firm in Indianapolis, IN. Firm will call if you may have submitted an original manuscript to another vanity publishing firm; they are always looking for new authors.  Call the above # back and, from their IVR, select #6 to speak with a customer service rep directly.  I asked them to remove my number. They said they would. We'll see.

On called ID it reads Antonio Solis that the name of a Singer call at 8:30 pm hung up no message.

Caller ID just read the phone number and "Unknown". I didn't answer, but I wouldn't be surprised if it's Xlibris. They've called me before as I have a couple of books on Amazon Kindle. However, they pulled a trick this time - they called twice right in a row. As soon as I dismissed the call on my cell phone, they called back. Sneaky because it makes you think there's something urgent. I dismissed it both times, searched for the number, and found this page.

I had a book published nearly 15 years ago - they left a message to see if I would like to order any of my books.  The only time I actually heard a a message where the girl let out a big yawn.

I got multiple calls from this same lady for the last two years.  She said she is from the publishing co., I spoke to her and let her know that I am not Jessica that she is looking for and asked her to remove my number.  Still she call me and with different number...I put her on my ignore list but still get messages...just annoying!!!

Ah yes.  I have a book just published by iUniverse.  Had to fend off some of their promotional sales reps who didn't hear "NO!" as a response.  Haven't decided that novel number two is going through them.  I REALLY wish the term "vanity press" could be scrapped.  It's "Self Publishing" now because you CAN'T get published by the Big Corporate Houses unless they know your name and approve of you.  AND it can take years - I worked I the industry and knew this going in so I went to Self Publishing...
And I got a call from this number right after I had canceled an account offered as a "free monthly trial" with the Author Learning Center.
I didn't pick it up  because it was from Indiana, where iUniverse is located.  I wanted to hear the message first.  Filtering my calls...
No message.

I wanted to submit a book but they wanted a few thousand $$. Can I ask who you used and did they ask for money?

H/She posted almost one year ago so I doubt she will see your question.

I am on the DO NOT CALL list, but keep getting calls from 317 489 3887...WHY?

Scammers going after authors. They are known theives.