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Fakes and Frauds 05 | A big hoax — Wanda Koolmatrie and My Own Sweet Time

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The Perpetuated Hoax and Its Aftermath

This chapter delves into the perpetuated hoax involving a fake memoir and its fake author, examining how it was orchestrated and the system that allowed it to go unnoticed. It explores the reactions and consequences of the hoax, including national television exposure and doubts raised by Magabala Books.

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