REVscene Automotive Forum - View Single Post - How do I block my IP so Telus doesn't know what i'm downloading?

TheKingdom2000 · 11-04-2009, 01:18 AM

i got this email the other day...

"We are writing to inform you that TELUS has received a complaint that alleges that your TELUS Internet Service account has been involved in copyright infringement. This complaint was traced back to your account based on the IP address used at the time of this activity.

Please note that TELUS has not provided any of your personal account information to the complainant. It is TELUS' policy to disclose such information to a complainant only if ordered to do so by a court of law, which has not happened to date.

We do, however, want you to be aware that this complaint was received by us and offer you the following information that may be of help to you:

If you are unaware of this type of activity originating from your account, you may wish to inquire with others who have access to your account.

If you are using a dial-up account, change the account password to ensure that only authorized users have access to it.

You may also want to check your system for viruses, which may explain why this sort of activity is originating from your account.

If the ADSL modem is connected to a wireless router, please make sure that only your authorized computers can connect to it and access the internet. For help in securing the wireless router, please contact the router vendor."

I use Vuze to download movies. is there a way i can block my IP when i use Vuze? So I don't get "caught".

11-04-2009, 01:18 AM	#1
TheKingdom2000 Rs has made me the woman i am today! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Richmond Posts: 4,457 Thanked 2,259 Times in 439 Posts Failed 595 Times in 124 Posts	How do I block my IP so Telus doesn't know what i'm downloading? i got this email the other day... "We are writing to inform you that TELUS has received a complaint that alleges that your TELUS Internet Service account has been involved in copyright infringement. This complaint was traced back to your account based on the IP address used at the time of this activity. Please note that TELUS has not provided any of your personal account information to the complainant. It is TELUS' policy to disclose such information to a complainant only if ordered to do so by a court of law, which has not happened to date. We do, however, want you to be aware that this complaint was received by us and offer you the following information that may be of help to you: If you are unaware of this type of activity originating from your account, you may wish to inquire with others who have access to your account. If you are using a dial-up account, change the account password to ensure that only authorized users have access to it. You may also want to check your system for viruses, which may explain why this sort of activity is originating from your account. If the ADSL modem is connected to a wireless router, please make sure that only your authorized computers can connect to it and access the internet. For help in securing the wireless router, please contact the router vendor." I use Vuze to download movies. is there a way i can block my IP when i use Vuze? So I don't get "caught".