RIAA sends email to my brother

[Dsn4001]

Ok, my brother is 48 years old and has a son, who is 16. From what I understand his son downloaded a game and now the RIAA has sent an email to delete the content and send them their personal information. They are unsure what to do, and have asked me for advice.

I will post more information as I get it from them.

 

[aphex]

tell them to call an attorney.

 

[her209]

Consult a lawyer?

 

[BlueWeasel]

Why would the RIAA request personal information?

 

[Stumps]

Originally posted by: BlueWeasel
Why would the RIAA request personal information?

because they're evil.

 

[Elderly Newt]

I have no clue about this, but does the RIAA send out E-mails like that? Be weary of a scam..?

 

[adairusmc]

Sounds like phishing to me.

 

[wazzledoozle]

RIAA wont go after game downloads. Its prob a phishing email. Tell them to do nothing until contacted by their own ISP via postal mail or phone.

 

[2Xtreme21]

Why would the RIAA worry about software piracy?

 

[virtuamike]

The RIAA handles games?

 

[ThePresence]

That doesn't sound legit.
NEVER give out personal info online even if it's the IRS.
NEVER.

 

[bennylong]

why would the RIAA give a shizzo about downloading a game?

 

[aidanjm]

Originally posted by: BlueWeasel
Why would the RIAA request personal information?

so they can work out who to sue?

it seems crazy to divulge any information whatsoever to the RIAA, or anyone else contacting you via email

 

[Kirby64]

Originally posted by: Dsn4001
Ok, my brother is 48 years old and has a son, who is 16. From what I understand his son downloaded a game and now the RIAA has sent an email to delete the content and send them their personal information. They are unsure what to do, and have asked me for advice.

I will post more information as I get it from them.

Why would the RIAA give a rats ass about a game? They only care if you download their music.

Recording
Industry
Association of
America

Don't see anything about games there.

 

[John]

Check the email headers.

 

[Reckoner]

Tell your brother that the RIAA cares for all of mankind. Surely, he will want to volunteer any and all information that will suffice to their pleasure. They are nice, wholesome people. Money isn't a big concern to them. Say hello and welcome your overlords, for they love you.

 

[BriGy86]

Originally posted by: 2Xtreme21
Why would the RIAA worry about software piracy?

I was thinking the same thing, and if it were about being sued or something like that you'd think they would send a letter

 

[ntdz]

Why would the RIAA give a f*ck about someone downloading a game?

 

[HeroOfPellinor]

Maybe the RIAA would lie to sell him penis enlargment pills and some cheap meds and provide him with a hot stock tip too.

 

[Kirby64]

Originally posted by: PaulNEPats
Tell your brother that the RIAA cares for all of mankind. Surely, he will want to volunteer any and all information that will suffice to their pleasure. They are nice, wholesome people. Money isn't a big concern to them. Say hello and welcome your overlords, for they love your money.

Fixed.

 

[Reckoner]

Originally posted by: ntdz
Why would the RIAA give a f*ck about someone downloading a game?

They're equal opportunity assholes.

 

[mugs]

Sounds like phishing.

 

[DainBramaged]

You know, I just thought of something. Why would the RIAA care about a game? Didn't think of that, did you guys!

 

[Kalvin00]

Originally posted by: Stumps
because their evil.

THEY'RE THEY'RE THEY'RE

Damn. Is it that hard to ****** understand? Jesus tittyfvcking christ.

 

[Reckoner]

Originally posted by: Kalvin00

Originally posted by: Stumps
because their evil.

THEY'RE THEY'RE THEY'RE

Damn. Is it that hard to ****** understand? Jesus tittyfvcking christ.

You seem flummoxed, Kalvin. Express your anger to the community. We're here to help!