Rotherham downloads payment demand warning

A PUBLIC advice centre has urged people receiving letters demanding payment for “illicit filesharing” to get in touch.

Rotherham’s Citizen’s Advice Bureau said that anyone contacted about Peer to Peer (PTP) downloading and asked to pay in relation to activity on online “Torrent” should NOT just throw their letter in the bin.

CAB Chief Executive, Annette Cassam said: “People in the Rotherham area may well be concerned after recently receiving letters from ACS Law requesting payment for alleged downloaded material.

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“We have consulted a legal firm and been advised that these letters are genuine and must be taken seriously.

“We know that some of these letters may be of a sensitive nature and could cause concern to those receiving them.

“Therefore, we urge anyone affected to get in touch with us at Rotherham CAB. “We offer free, impartial and confidential help and hope that if people are worried about this issue they contact us.”

You can contact Rotherham CAB on 01709 515684 or visit their Wellgate office.