Did a photographer send you an email complaining that you are stealing their photography?
Did the message read something like this:
From: Mel <Melblablawhatever@aol.com>;
Subject: You’re not allowed to use my images for yourwebsite.com without my permission! It’s illegal! This is a lawsuit against my rights! You must remove these images NOW!!!!
There is such phishing spam that has been going around for some weeks.
We get several of these fake warnings every day, each time with a different name for the photographer!
What can you do about these fake messages?
The best thing is to simply ignore them.
Read “Phishing Advisory: Beware of Fake Email from “A Professional Photographer” claiming Copyright Infringement.” for more details.
Alex Kahl is an experienced international consultant, software developer, and technical project manager with a deep background in environmental auditing and green financing. In 1996, he founded Kahl Consultants, a solar-powered, certified green agency providing eco-friendly web development and digital marketing services to small businesses and nonprofits. Beyond his professional work, he is a dedicated community leader in Marin County who organizes the monthly Marin Green Drinks mixer and volunteers for local environmental restoration projects.