You’d think the scammers would learn by now not to email me with the “Famous Author Wants to Learn About Your Creative Journey” ploy. But no, they keep coming. Here is my email exchange with Fake Donna Tartt <donnatartt2@gmail.com>. I decided to take a new approach this time.
FAKE DONNA: Hi. I hope this email finds you well. My name is Donna, and I recently came across your work. As a fellow author, I felt inspired to reach out and connect. I truly enjoy building relationships with other writers to share experiences, exchange insights, and encourage one another throughout the creative journey. I’d love to hear more about your writing and what inspires you. Looking forward to your reply. Warm regards, Donna
ME: This is Lee’s wife. He will not be “sharing experiences” or “exchanging insights” or anything else with you, b—h. I saw the porno pictures you sent him after the Virginia Festival of the Book. Who did your boob job, a veterinarian? Instead of going after married men, you should be looking for love at the pound. Valerie
FD: Dear Valerie, I’m very sorry to hear how upset you are. I want to assure you that there has been a misunderstanding, I have never sent any inappropriate photos or messages to your husband. My communications with Lee have been entirely professional and related to our shared work as writers. I hope we can clear this up without further hurt or confusion. I wish you both the best moving forward.
ME: Don’t lie to me, Donna. I am not fooled by this new gmail address…or your unbelievable message. Do you think I am an idiot? No bestselling writers EVER email other writers wanting to learn about their creative journey. This was a coded message. He told you to back off… but you can’t resist him, can you? The only reason Lee isn’t seeing this is because he’s sick in bed…and he asked me to answer his emails for him.
FD: Dear Valerie, I understand that emotions are running high, but I need to be absolutely clear: your accusations are unfounded. My correspondence with Lee has been strictly professional and related to writing, nothing more. There have been no inappropriate photos, messages, or hidden meanings of any kind. I take my professional integrity seriously and won’t allow false claims to damage it. I wish your family well and hope this matter can be settled here now. Sincerely, Donna
ME: LOL. I saw the pictures, you lying slut. I’m not blind. It’s YOU. Or are you now going to claim you have an evil double, an identical twin, or a split personality disorder? No “professional” writer would send an email like you sent my husband tonight. It’s laughable. What planet are you on?
It’s funny that this scammer takes his “professional integrity seriously”… while masquerading as Donna Tartt as part of con to swindle me out of money on fake book club appearances and non-existent marketing services. What I don’t get is why he kept engaging with “my wife” after the first response. Why bother defending himself? Did he really think he still had a shot at selling their swindle?