Infringement of Copyright Notice - 'Two Worlds'

[dxoncb]

I received a letter from ACS Law in London today asking me for £665 for infringement of copyright. As a middle-aged man, I didn't even know how BitTorrent works - my nephew had to tell me. I Googled and found your site, and read about this company Logistep who are providing information about IP addresses of alledged illegal software sites. I could really do with some advice. To the best of my knowledge, no-one in this house has ever been a BitTorrent client. It's possible that my son may have done something, although I doubt it as he has been read the riot act, and aside from being 17 at the time of the alledged offence (January 2008) is travelling in India and is out of contact, so I can't ask him. I am a software engineer, and I know how I can fake an IP address, so my first thought is that I am the victim of such a scam that could potentially have landed me in a lot of hot water.

This all seems to have gone quiet since last year - I can't find anyone else who has had a similar letter recently. I'd like to know how others have dealt with this situation before.

Please help. I'm terrified that I'm going to be ruined.

[Zeriam]

I'd ignore it. Sounds like a scam, first off that amount of the fine is much too low to be legitimate, secondly most infringement letters are passed to your ISP then to you, only threatening to cancel your internet service if you continue to infringe.

[k1ltro]

Originally Posted by dxoncb

i Received A Letter From Acs Law In London Today Asking Me For £665 For Infringement Of Copyright. As A Middle-aged Man, I Didn't Even Know How Bittorrent Works - My Nephew Had To Tell Me. I Googled And Found Your Site, And Read About This Company Logistep Who Are Providing Information About Ip Addresses Of Alledged Illegal Software Sites. I Could Really Do With Some Advice. To The Best Of My Knowledge, No-one In This House Has Ever Been A Bittorrent Client. It's Possible That My Son May Have Done Something, Although I Doubt It As He Has Been Read The Riot Act, And Aside From Being 17 At The Time Of The Alledged Offence (january 2008) Is Travelling In India And Is Out Of Contact, So I Can't Ask Him. I Am A Software Engineer, And I Know How I Can Fake An Ip Address, So My First Thought Is That I Am The Victim Of Such A Scam That Could Potentially Have Landed Me In A Lot Of Hot Water.

This All Seems To Have Gone Quiet Since Last Year - I Can't Find Anyone Else Who Has Had A Similar Letter Recently. I'd Like To Know How Others Have Dealt With This Situation Before.

Please Help. I'm Terrified That I'm Going To Be Ruined.

Nah! Free Toilet Paper, That's How I See It

[stemon]

Hi guys ive just had one of these letters too, today. asking for £565. and im the same i dont even know how to use bittorrent? or what ever it is!

anyone else have a letter?

[cutefem]

Also received a letter this morning from ACS LAW saying i downloaded a game called DREAM PINBALL 3D last year on the 21/5/08, and they are asking for £665 for it not to go to court. I have 21 days to respond and pay. I dont like pinball and would not download it. Any help what to do now as i dont have that sort of money. PLEASE HELP.

[stemon]

Its ok for some people to say free toilet paper etc but what if this is a legitimate letter?, i for one dont want to end up in court but at the same time dont have £565 to pay for somthing i havnt done.

im thinking of making a few calls to ACS LAW and virgin media (NTL) and find out whats going on

[stemon]

To all that have had this letter what internet service provider are you all on?

[sam786]

had a letter today as well regarding CALL OF JUAREZ RIP BY DOPEMAN or someone
im with virgin how about you guys who s your cable company and update any info please

[stemon]

Thats interesting... im with virgin and my letter was about CALL OF JUAREZ RIP BY DOPEMAN aswell. do you even know what this game is? im 52 years old and dont play games!

[sam786]

and CUTEFEM ive been reading on the net that there were cases regarding DREAM PINBALL last year but they ve used different law firm which doesnt make sense, LYONS something why they would change to asc law now.

[Richie]

I too received a letter from ACS:Law wanting £730 and £860 ... Im with Virgin Media ADSL.

Not too sure what to do at the moment as Im not aware of downloading the game in question but by the looks of things there will probably be more in the same boat

[sam786]

went to their site and the game seems to be an old westrn type, ive also went to asc-law site and they,ve got four games listed and for some reason judging by their site something doesnt add up, im going to to ring virgin now and see if they forwarded my details to them, you should do the same.

[stemon]

interesting find here.... the details of acs-law website...

Domain name:
acs-law.co.uk

Registrant:
SOHO Technology Ltd

Registrant type:
UK Individual

Registrant's address:
147 Ravenscroft Road
Beckenham
Kent
BR3 4TN
GB

[stemon]

Just tried calling acs-law and am getting no such number. can someone else confirm this too?

[Richie]

I called them on 02078980571 ..got through to someone ..they took my number and address etc and will ring me back later.

Websites a blank ... on the .co.uk but ACS-Law Solicitors takes you there