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Can you get caught downloading files illegally?

What will happen if you get caught caught illegal downloading...?

  • I already got a letter from my isp saying that i've been caught downloading illegal software and I should delete it from my harddrive. What if they catch me again. What will happen?

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    That is actually changing. You are the first I have heard of getting the new style threats. Before, the RIAA would threaten to sue you and extract a settlement of several thousand dollars to drop the suit. Recently they switched tactics to partner with various ISPs. where the ISPs would send letters such as you got. If you google "RIAA new tactic ISP" you will surely find the details. Personally, I'd be interested to see the exact letter (minus any identifying details) via email if you don't mind.

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Most likely you will be charged and fined for the things you downloaded. You may also have to appear in court, but it depends on what your downloading. I personally hate the fact the ISP's can slip into your personal detail and torment us about what we download. Real pain yknow.

Zil

You get sued.

Forget War Buy More

it is unlawful. But it depends what you download, if you download songs you will get in less trouble but if you download something bigger you may get sued and loose a lot of $$$$$$$$. I would delete everything illegal now!

Jjj M

i dunno really just dont get caught (as in dont post pure proof on a public website)

Platypus

They will slow down and/or terminate your internet connection.

icedevilv2

They stopped suing people; figured out it was inefficient. Now they just suspend your service. I think that's a better option, myself.

DOOM

Well,you should never do that.Anyhow, if you get caught,you could spend time behind bars,really!

Rileyt C

it depends on what you downloaded if its music you will get sued if it was a game you will have to buy it if it was a movie you will go to jail

FLYINGMONK3Y

You would either get charged, or go to jail. It depends on were you live. Hope this helps. Around here you just get charged 200 bucks. :)

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