Advise on how to deal with the issue of Comcast being issued subpoena for my information

[lc_nab]

I wish it were that easy, but I did not download that movie.

[colorider]

A few months ago I got a letter from Comcast stating that my ip address was linked to a download of a movie. They had the date, time, movie, ip address. They also said the complaint and any further action would come from the movie production company or whatever. Comcast wanted me to send them an email back explaining the situation. I simply told them that I access the internet with my ipad via my wireless network and there is no way to download a movie onto an ipad. Explained that there is not a laptop or computer with storage capability in the house and that the wireless signal must have been hacked and used by a neighbor. Told them that since I received the letter I have changed my wireless password. Have not heard a word beyond that letter.

It would be great for you not to have to hire a lawyer. Sounds expensive.
Personally I would wait till you get a formal summons or a certified letter before you start paying a lawyer. Maybe they expect you to panic, call them and start opening up your wallet.

[ChunkyMonkey]

It was a notice from Comcast , they mailed me the papers, stating that they is a subpoena for my information, because my public IP was tracked and Dallas Buyers Club LLC, claims that I downloaded such movie.

Please read it carefully, the one I dealt with does not come from COMCAST. It has similar name that mentioned comcast.

[lc_nab]

This is what they sent me.

[davsel]

It appears it is quasi legal extortion, you need to remain ahead of the situation, and you are not alone.
This site seems to have good information/advice:
http://fightcopyrighttrolls.com/faq-men/faq/

[spqrzilla]

If you did not download the movie, crumple up the Comcast notice and tell the Dallas Buyers Club to go fuck a train.

That's not good advice.

[lc_nab]

Definitely not so much of a good advise. But I did not download that movie. So far I've been researching and reading from the posted links. I feel much better now by knowing what I am dealing with and how to deal with it.

[zteknik]

When I lived in NY I use to get emails from Comcast constantly saying I was in violation of something. I emailed them back explaining to them I lived in a multi family building and asked them is there anything I can do on my end to prevent it.I kept emailing them asking for the ip's and downloads in question and got nothing back.So I finally cancelled them and when they asked why I just explained to them that there service was not worth me going through legal actions due to their failure to communicate with me and resolve issues.
Never heard from them again and I will never use them again

[mahabali]

It is legal extortion. I don't know how these guys get away with it but they do. Many states immedietely throw these cases out but Colorado cooperates for some reason. The Hurt Locker made as much or more $ extorting people than they did at the box office. Like I said their goal is to scare you into paying a settlement. Like I said before do not answer their calls once comcast releases your info assuming this is not quashed.

If you are going to mess with torrents use a private VPN service. Not saying you did it but someone did from your IP address. Is it not secured? It wont matter at this point, just keep and eye on the case and keep up with the status. These rarely go to trial. If they can get half the John Does to settle they are happy and will eventually give up. Like others have said there are many local attorneys that deal with this but their fee will be as much as your settlement and many will encourage you to settle.

There may be more info about your specific case here http://dietrolldie.com/ There is also a TON of good advise on the site.

You can also track the progress of the case at a .gov website.

[kwando]

Any update on this? Close family friend just got a similar letter. The only person that is home is old grandma that doesn't even know how to use a computer not to mention torrents. Everyone else is at work so no one could have downloaded it.