Thread: Internet download copyright threat

Is that the afact people? Got a similar letter a few years ago. Told me to delete the content so I did. Nothing further.

Originally Posted by JamesB71

Is that the afact people? Got a similar letter a few years ago. Told me to delete the content so I did. Nothing further.

yes that why you don't use public trackers for BT downloads...... sign up with one of the many sign up required trackers and chances to get such notice a greatly reduced

Nah, I got my letter from tpg.com.au who had received an email from:

Andrew Beck
Irdeto USA, Inc.
3255-3 Scott Blvd. Suite 101 Santa Clara, CA 95054
Phone: 408-492-8500 fax: 408-727-6743

Interesting, I was just told to stop, not to delete the content.
There was half a page of internet mumbo jumbo but it sort of took the wind out of me for a while. I know my daughters boyfriend like to download from torrents and he laughs it off saying his mates get letters all the time and everyone he knows who downloads from piratebay never get any threats. I think it'll be easier to let someone else download and just get a copy, eh?

Ok, Steve, we shall discuss this in October eh? now that's gonna be here before we know it

Interesting, I'd downloaded a fair few things in my time and have never had any such notice.
I wouldn't be too concerned

iinet who is my provider challenged and won when they were accused of letting their customers download illegal content.
Use peer guardian or similar when using a torrent downloader.
That Swedish mob, Pirate bay, the feds have been trying unsuccessfuly to shut them down, they just tell the authorities were they can shove it and use mirrors and stuff.

Best thing is don't do the wrong thing and they won't hunt you

It was on my mind a bit earlier today but I've settled down a lot and am not really concerned now. It's basically a threat to let you know they're watching. Trouble is, one of these mobs in the USA sued some woman over a trivial download and tried to hit her up for $2million or so. So they basically tired to bankrupt her over a few movies and the intent was to send a message to everyone. I don't know the final result but wouldn't like to be on the receiving end of such a lawsuit.

Irdeto are the mob who make encryption cards for Foxtel settops and others. There was a case last year where they busted a guy for piracy. 18 months suspended and 15k fine...
Irdeto helps shut down Australian TV pirate - D2D