Tré Sweeney
I have become aware that individuals are impersonating me and using my identity to contact others under false pretences.
Some of these fraudulent communications specifically reference my role as organiser of Amsterdam Book Club, an English-language reading community based in Amsterdam. The individuals responsible have used my name, affiliations and publicly available information to make their communications appear legitimate. These individuals are not associated with me, and their communications are entirely unauthorised.
If you have received a message claiming to be from me, please use the following information to verify its authenticity.
My only official personal website is www.tresweeney.com.
You can also find me through these established social media accounts:
These are my accounts. Other profiles using my name or photographs should not automatically be assumed to belong to me.
All emails from me come from addresses using the @tresweeney.com domain.
I do not use free email services such as Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail, Outlook.com or similar providers for email correspondence.
Any email claiming to be from me but originating from a different domain should be treated as suspicious, regardless of the sender's displayed name, signature or information contained in the message.
Please be aware that email sender addresses can also be spoofed. If you are uncertain about a message's authenticity, verify it independently.
Some fraudulent messages claim to represent Amsterdam Book Club, particularly when approaching authors about potential book features, promotions or reading opportunities.
Amsterdam Book Club does not charge authors for having their books featured, selected, promoted or discussed. Official email outreach from the club uses the @amsterdambookclub.com domain.
For further information, please visit the official Amsterdam Book Club website and its dedicated Scam Notice.
If someone contacts you claiming to be me and you suspect the communication is fraudulent:
Do not send money, click suspicious links or share sensitive personal information.
Check the sender's full email address and any website links included in the message.
Preserve the evidence, including the original messages, sender details, screenshots and any payment requests.
Report the incident to your local fraud, cybercrime or consumer protection authority.
If you have received a suspicious message or fraudulent payment request, the following official resources may help:
If you've received a communication claiming to be from me and would like to confirm its authenticity, you can contact me directly.
Please report suspected fraudulent activity to the appropriate authorities using the resources listed above.