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    These are the current complaints against Getty Images that are on file with the Washington State Attorney General office. These are complaints about Getty’s Settlement Demand letters sent out over alleged copyright infringement and are done in such a way that many call it “Legalized Extortion” as Getty refuses to provide any proof whatsoever of their claim, give unrealistic and artificial deadlines for payment, make veiled threats of an eminent impending lawsuit all of which are designed to instill fear and panic making the letter recipient pay before they can do any research and find out what is going on.

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    These are the current complaints against Getty Images that are on file with the Washington State Attorney General office. These are complaints about Getty’s Settlement Demand letters sent out over alleged copyright infringement and are done in such a way that many call it “Legalized Extortion” as Getty refuses to provide any proof whatsoever of their claim, give unrealistic and artificial deadlines for payment, make veiled threats of an eminent impending lawsuit all of which are designed to instill fear and panic making the letter recipient pay before they can do any research and find out what is going on.

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    WA State AG Complaint - 18

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    These are the current complaints against Getty Images that are on file with the Washington State Attorney General office. These are complaints about Getty’s Settlement Demand letters sent out over alleged copyright infringement and are done in such a way that many call it “Legalized Extortion” as Getty refuses to provide any proof whatsoever of their claim, give unrealistic and artificial deadlines for payment, make veiled threats of an eminent impending lawsuit all of which are designed to instill fear and panic making the letter recipient pay before they can do any research and find out what is going on.

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    402157

    Complaint
    Number 402157 Date 2/3/2012 Status Assignee Actual Savings Amount Disputed Estimated Savings Closed Groff, Stephen W $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

    Location Seattle - Consumer Protection Division NAICS 541920-Photographic Services

    Complainant
    Name Sean Aikman 11 Shamrock Dr Brookfield, CT 06058 Phone Day (860) 777-7434 Phone Evening Email sean_aikman@hotmail.com

    Respondent(s)
    Name Getty Images 605 5th Ave S Ste 400 Seattle, WA 98104 Contact Phone (206) 925-6753 Toll Free Email copyright.complian ce@gettyimages.co m

    Referral(s)
    Name Contact Phone Contact Phone Email

    Practice(s)
    Code 316 Practice Billing Issues

    Activities
    Date Added 2/3/2012 2/3/2012 Activity Type Email to Complainant Resolution-CLOSED INQUIRY/INFORMATION Activity Csup Thank You for Info To: sean_aikman@hotmail.com

    402157

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    RK-00456 PRR-2012-00283

    From: Email Address: Address: Address Type: Phone: Subject: Message:

    Aikman, Sean sean_aikman@hotmail.com 11 Shamrock Dr. Brookfield CT 06058 Home 8607777434 Consumer Protection Phone Type: Home

    I received a an extortion-like letter from Getty Images, registered in your state, for images that I both bought through Thinkstock (their subsidiarity) and that my website designer paid for through their Getty Images subscription. Getty Images says that if either of us bought these images "legally" that they would be individually registered in our name(s) and, aside from proving that we have each been former customers there is no way to counter this misinformation. They sent me a letter demanding $2500 for my use of images that we have already legally obtained. Please to research on this company and their practices. I can promise you that my reputation is beyond reproach and that all you have do is to Google "Getty Images Extortion" to understand their reputation. http://thenextweb.com/insider/2011/12/22/getty-images-unauthorized-use-feesborder-on-mobster-like-extortion/ http://www.extortionletterinfo.com/ Best, Sean Previous Contact: Regarding: No Date:

    RK-00458 PRR-2012-00283

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