A Real Example of a Scam Copyright Infringement Accusation Email
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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Lazy law firm hit with penalty for using bogus AI-generated legal briefs – In The News – 08/05/23
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WARNING AND PLEASE SHARE! AuthorUnit is Still Trying to Scam Authors!!
Now they’re trying to lure authors away by lying about their publishers’ royalties!
Why are Copies of Prince Harry’s Book Showing up in Hotels? – In The News – 07/21/2023
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Author Accused of Killing Husband Has Sued His Estate – In The News – 06/24/2023
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Photographer Billed $979 After AI Firm Used HIS Photos; and MUCH MORE! – In The News – 06/10/2023
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