[ale] OT: Is this for real? Fwd: Notice of Claim of Copyright Infringement.

Thu Jun 7 09:34:05 EDT 2012

On 06/07/2012 08:13 AM, Lightner, Jeff wrote:
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> Most of the responses seem to be implying the email was legit.
>
>
>
> First off what do the headers of the original message show? Can you
actually trace it back to a Comcast.net IP as sender?
>
Good point, is it actually from Comcast.
>
> Secondly remember that CUSTOMERS of Comcast get Comcast.net email
accounts. Even if it did come from a valid Comcast.net IP it is always
possible it was sent by someone that uses Comcast as their own ISP (or
someone's whose PC was hijacked that does).
>
>
>
> I wouldn't respond to the email. I'd call Comcast directly and find out
if they in fact sent the email and ask to speak to the department that
sent it.
>
Get the contact info from directly from their website, not the email.

Also, I do not think the 6 strikes is in effect yet. Some doubt the
effectiveness of the program already - will the ISP's deal as harshly as
RIAA/MPAA want with their customers or will they in most cases give
noisy slaps on the wrists?

Several courts (CA and NY I believe) have ruled that the IP address does
not identify the infringer for a variety of reasons and thus is not
grounds for suing. Apparently the courts are getting disgusted with the
RIAA/MPAA antics.
>
>
> *From:*ale-bounces at ale.org [mailto:ale-bounces at ale.org] *On Behalf Of
*Ed Cashin
> *Sent:* Thursday, June 07, 2012 7:28 AM
> *To:* Atlanta Linux Enthusiasts
> *Subject:* Re: [ale] OT: Is this for real? Fwd: Notice of Claim of
Copyright Infringement.
>
>
>
> I think amazon.com <http://amazon.com> used an Adele "Someone Like You"
song as something automatically downloaded when their downloader
software is installed at one point. Maybe just a coincidence, but if you
did download that file accidentally, maybe that's how you got it.
>
> On Wed, Jun 6, 2012 at 11:25 PM, Scott Castaline <skotchman at gmail.com
<mailto:skotchman at gmail.com>> wrote:
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>
> Just received this , this evening. I'm not sure if it's bogus or real. I
> don't download mp3 files and if I get music I prefer it on pressed
> media. I definitely have not downloaded any Adele songs. The IP seems to
> match but so doesn't my neighbours. Can someone shed some light on this
> for me before I call Comcast and get nasty?
>
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> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject:     Notice of Claim of Copyright Infringement.
> Date:     Wed, 6 Jun 2012 21:42:42 +0000 (GMT)
> From:     Comcast Customer Security Assurance <csa-noreply at comcast.net
> <mailto:csa-noreply at comcast.net>>
> To:     Comcast Internet Subscriber <hscast at comcast.net
> <mailto:hscast at comcast.net>>
>
>
>
> Notice of Action under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act
>
> Abuse Incident Number:      NA0000044757770
> Report Date/Time:           Tue, 05 Jun 2012 13:04:16 -0500
>
>
> SCOTT CASTALANE
> 1629 AMHEARST MILL DR
> LAWRENCEVILLE, GA  300434755
>
>
> Dear Comcast High-Speed Internet Subscriber:
>
> Comcast has received a notification by a copyright owner, or its
> authorized agent, reporting an alleged infringement of one or more
> copyrighted works made on or over Comcast's High-Speed Internet service
> (the 'Service').  The copyright owner has identified the Internet
> Protocol ('IP') address associated with your Service account at the time
> as the source of the infringing works.  The works identified by the
> copyright owner in its notification are listed below.  Comcast reminds
> you that use of the Service (or any part of the Service) in any manner
> that constitutes an infringement of any copyrighted work is a violation
> of Comcast's Acceptable Use Policy and may result in the suspension or
> termination of your Service account.
>
> If you have any questions regarding this notice, you may direct them to
> Comcast in writing by sending a letter or e-mail to:
>
>    Comcast Customer Security Assurance
>    Comcast Cable Communications, LLC
>    1800 Bishops Gate Blvd., 3rd Floor East Wing
>    Mount Laurel, NJ 08054 U.S.A.
>    Phone: (888) 565-4329 <tel:%28888%29%20565-4329>
>    Fax: (856) 324-2940 <tel:%28856%29%20324-2940>
>
> For more information regarding Comcast's copyright infringement policy,
> procedures, and contact information, please read our Acceptable Use
> Policy by clicking on the Terms of Service link at http://www.comcast.net.
>
> Sincerely,
> Comcast Customer Security Assurance
>
> Copyright work(s) identified in the notification of claimed infringement:
>
> Infringing Work : SOMEONE LIKE YOU
> Filename : Adele - Someone Like You.mp3=20
> Filename : Adele - Someone Like You.mp3=20
> First found (UTC): 2012-06-04T20:36:58.90Z
> Last found (UTC): 2012-06-04T20:37:43.08Z
> Filesize  : 4487709 bytes=20
> IP Address: 98.252.209.55
> IP Port: 55794
> Network: BitTorrent
> Protocol: BitTorrent    =20
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