Recognize fake warnings - how it works

If you have received a warning, you should first check the authenticity. You can read about how to recognize fake warnings in this article.

Detect fake e-mail warnings

• Warning letters usually come by post. A warning by email is not impossible, but should make you wonder.
• If the email contains an attached ZIP or RAR file, you should never open it. Viruses that can spy on or damage your system are usually hidden here.

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Recognize fake warnings - 3 criteria

• Law Firm: Google you first after the law firm. If it is a well-known fake law firm, you will find corresponding search results. If the law firm really does exist, compare the addresses of the law firms with each other.
• Telephone number: Check the law firm's telephone number and ask whether you actually sent the warning.
• Deadline: In fake warnings, pressure is often put through a short deadline. A deadline of two to three days is rather unusual and suggests a fake.
• Note: If in doubt, you should always consult a lawyer. If a letter of omission is enclosed with the letter, you should not sign it, but submit a modified letter of omission.

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In the next article, we show what you should do with a real warning about file sharing.