Originally Posted by TheLegacy

I've been plagiarized so many times over the years - some were by mistake (yes sometimes people forget where they heard it) others intentionally (hoping that others wont put two and two together) = yet can you remember without google who said first - "imitation is the best form of flattery" ?

Take it as a compliment that someone at least read your article and felt it worthwhile to use - but - take it up with the rep personally if it is upsetting you that much and have them recant or write another article with you in the spotlight - that seems to be the more professional way of handling it.