“What are the possible repercussions of giving my book the same title as other books on the market?”
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“I learned today that there are books, articles, and even an old movie with the same title as my book…”
“I learned today that there are books, articles, and even an old movie with the same title as my book…”
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I’ve written about this scam before. I received two such emails this past week. I’m sharing one of them with you today. They sure look legit! But, don’t fall for it.
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“It seems wrong that this seller is allowed to do this. Is there anything I can do about it?” YEP!!!
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