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SUBJECT: Report on a fake publishing house – “Falun Gong Publishing” Dear New York State Department of State, I am writing to formally report a publishing house operating under the name “Falun Gong Publishing”, which I have reason to believe is a fake and illegally established organization. 1. Business Information • Name: Falun Gong Publishing • Website: https://falungongpublishing.com/ • Self-proclaimed address: United States (no legal registration in the United States found) • Related platforms: Fayuan Books (online sales) and Fayuan Bookstore (direct sales) 2. Fraudulent Nature This entity claims to be a legitimate publisher in the United States. However: • There is no corporate registration or legal entity corresponding to this name in the United States. • This entity sells books online and directly under the name of a licensed publisher. • They have printed the name "Falun Gong Publishing" on the hardcover Zhuan Falun (Zhuan Falun) 2024 edition, both in English and Vietnamese, making readers believe that this is a legitimate publisher. • There are signs that this organization was set up to scam buyers and deceive readers, by falsely claiming to be legitimate. 3. Victims and Impact • Many people bought books from this publisher believing it was legitimate. • These books may have been sold under false pretenses or without proper copyright. • I have not personally suffered direct financial loss, but I have collected reports from others who have been scammed. 4. Proposed action I respectfully request that your agency: • Conduct an investigation into the legality of this entity. • Take appropriate legal action if fraud is confirmed. • Prevent new victims from being scammed. 5. Supporting Evidence • The falungongpublishing.com domain name was newly created on 6/10/2025 according to Whois, while they have been selling books since early 2025, showing serious inconsistencies and raising doubts about their legitimacy. • The name "Falun Gong Publishing" appears in the hardcover Zhuan Falun (Zhuan Falun), 2024 edition, English and Vietnamese. • The claims of being a US publishing company are not verified by any US business database.