Here's what the law says about paraphrasing:

"Improper paraphrasing is a very common form of plagiarism. This occurs when one lifts a direct phrase from another work and changes just a few words - and then claims the work as wholly their own. Learning how to properly paraphrase is a very important component of good writing.

But, remember, just because you have properly paraphrased does not mean that you do not need to cite the source of the original idea. Paraphrasing is simply a way of putting someone else's ideas into your own words - it does not make the idea your own. "

https://law-richmond.libguides.com/c.php?g=998384&p=7227189#:~:text=Improper%20paraphrasing%20is%20a%20very,important%20component%20of%20good%20writing.

The reason I have not taken further steps is because in an attempt to paraphrase, they "misinterpreted content."

Furthermore, this also involves stolen research. The proper thing to do is reference.