FRAUDULENT PUBLISHER

Beware publishing firms with too good to be true offers. I found one on the internet and responded. They assured me that they could publish my book and sell it for me as well as setting up book signings. To make a long story short; in July, I sent my manuscript and $1950.00 to them after they promised I would have my book in time for the Christmas sales. They kept my money and have not published my book. The printers told me that this firm refuses to pay people they owe. They also suggested that the owner has the books printed then sells them in Australia and Europe and keeps the royalty as well as the author’s money for printing. I have cancelled checks, e mails and letters from them with the promises made to me. If I hire an attorney, it would cost me more than the little more than $2000.00 I've invested. I'm a 77 year old widow with limited income but this man is too evil to care. Can anyone be trusted?

Author, FL