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So I bought an item on ebay knowing that it was a pdf version of an actual book that's officially published. The seller, before sending me hte download link, said he wanted to make sure I understood that this was a pdf, not a paper copy. All i asked was the file size as I was trying to not clog up my computer. Few days ago, I got an ebay member message from the book's company that I may be involved in this felony for copyright infringement and that I should call the company asap to clarify my involvement. The message also proceeded to say that if I voluntarily cooperate in the investigation, they "will spare me" from their pursuit of justice.
Should I call up a lawyer first before calling them? Or does it seem like they're trying to just get me to cooperate to catch the actual seller? Or am I, as a buyer, also at serious possibility of getting a criminal record because I bought the material knowing it was a pdf (not necessarily illegal though?)?
Please help : (
So I bought an item on ebay knowing that it was a pdf version of an actual book that's officially published. The seller, before sending me hte download link, said he wanted to make sure I understood that this was a pdf, not a paper copy. All i asked was the file size as I was trying to not clog up my computer. Few days ago, I got an ebay member message from the book's company that I may be involved in this felony for copyright infringement and that I should call the company asap to clarify my involvement. The message also proceeded to say that if I voluntarily cooperate in the investigation, they "will spare me" from their pursuit of justice.
Should I call up a lawyer first before calling them? Or does it seem like they're trying to just get me to cooperate to catch the actual seller? Or am I, as a buyer, also at serious possibility of getting a criminal record because I bought the material knowing it was a pdf (not necessarily illegal though?)?
Please help : (
