Julia Lipscomb dot com | Julia is a corporate communications professional, conscientious creative writer, and SEO content strategist who always keeps a dictionary nearby.

I’m a writer, editor, zine librarian, scam librarian, and sometimes arts curator. I’ve worked professionally in corporate communications in the arts, education, banking, finance, and technology industries for both small businesses and enterprises.

Sometimes I get weird ideas for creative writing projects and I roll with it. In the context of corporate communications, I constantly have a pen in hand to come up with fresh ideas and fuse them into communications to grab attention and raise the bar on their effectiveness. Learn more about my work and results under Creative Portfolio. My latest work includes anti-scam advocacy, research, and reporting through Library of Cons vertical, which you can read below.

I like to approach a new project with the same energy and enthusiasm as one would do in publishing a DIY zine. Questions? Comments? Want to trade zines, or discuss the latest con artist thriller story? Do you have a word that you want me to feature in my dictionary blog? Let’s connect! In the meantime, you can subscribe to my (free!) newsletter below.

– Julia Lipscomb

Anti-Scam Advocacy & Communications through new vertical, Library of Cons

Library of Cons delivers the latest news weekly on con artists, cyber alerts, scammers, security-compromising software bugs, and some cleverly placed irrelevant content to show you how to build digital resilience against scams. Read every issue below.

Library of Cons #12: We’re all people.
Week of Dec 8, 2025

There are people who scam, and there are people who fight the scams. I travel to Washington DC to join a legion of cross-sector industry leaders fighting scams and shares more in this editorial. Learn more about the Global Anti-Scam Alliance State of Scams 2025 Report, the US Government’s newly formed Scam Center Strike Force, and more.

Library of Cons #11: Coalition Building
Week of Dec 2, 2025

What does the Philippines and the United States have in common? I talk with Brian Hanley, Director Global Anti-Scam Alliance in Asia-Pacific, and review the latest research in the APAC region from both GASA and the World Bank.

Library of Cons #10: Julia shares simple strategies to both prevent Thanksgiving family drama and save your parents from falling for scams
Week of Nov 24, 2025

The only newsletter you need to read this week of Thanksgiving. Learn more about common scams targeting people ages 60+, advocacy from the National Council on Aging, and creative strategies you can use to teach your family members the latest in scam prevention methods.

Library of Cons #9: Be present.
Week of Nov 17, 2025

Triple-check everything on your shopping list. Or be the present. I share tips on how to prevent scams while shopping for the holidays, how to verify charities for annual giving campaigns, and the latest research on global scams.

Library of Cons #8: Industrialized Scam Centers Found Operating Around the World
Week of Nov 10, 2025

From the Country of Georgia to the State of Georgia, Dr. Megan Squire, Threat Intelligence Researcher with F-Secure, talks with Editor Julia Lipscomb on the latest scam research.

Library of Cons #7: Financial fraud is the most common cause of identity theft
Week of Nov 3, 2025

Here are some ways to stay safer online and protect your loved ones as you begin shopping for the holidays. Because we all deserve joy this season!

Library of Cons #6: We’re building newer and better ways for you to protect your digital identity from theft & leaks
Week of Oct 27, 2025

Your scam librarian shares 3 apps that you can use to start protecting yourself now, starting with 3 apps available on your smart phone’s app store.

Library of Cons #5: History & Future of Phishing
Week of Oct 20, 2025

Julia shares how to protect yourself from phishing scams and confesses to cringing every time she reads an anti-phishing article with the same “bait-and-hook” style alegria art. Learn more about research from the FBI’s 2024 Internet Crime Report and find support during the government shutdown.

Library of Cons #4: Resilience is a virtue
Week of Oct 13, 2025

Learn more about the latest in anti-scam news including recent transformation of the FBI & CISA, an outsourced provider leaking data, EA Games playing investors like Sims, how to win $2 million, and more.

Library of Cons #3: what data
Week of Oct 6, 2025

Cybersecurity Awareneness Month kicks off new research from the Global Anti-Scam Alliance with the State of Scams USA 2025 report. We share all the latest anti-scam news and support services even during the US government shutdown.

Library of Cons #2: We lose $16 Billion per year to internet crimes
Week of Sep 29, 2025

Phishing. Smishing. QR-code-ishing. Does it feel like scams are everywhere? Well, it’s cause they are. I uncover the latest research from the FBI’s 2024 Internet Crime Report, IBM’s The Cost of a Data Breach Report 2025, and Deloitte’s Sixth Connected Consumer Study.

Library of Cons #1: Anna Delvey and Great Depression Dandyism at New York Fashion Week
Week of Sep 23, 2025

In its inaugural issue after building an archive of Anna Delvey news articles, I pay homage to Anna, known as the “Soho Grifter” for allegedly defrauding investment banks and five-star hotels, with coverage of the infamous con artist New York Fashion Week – before diving into a new pursuit covering scams worldwide.