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HELP! I've Received A LARGE Bill For An Image I've Used. Advice Please!

I am overwhelmed right now.

An image of a cocktail, that I'm sure I found on iStockPhoto.com, has brought me a bill from Getty Images for $780.00.

$780.00!!!!

I am so confused, scared and sick to my stomach.

When I use images I am pretty sure I'm using them from free sites - how else would I get the images?!

I've so scared now I feel like taking down both of my blogs - that I've had for over 4 years - because I'm terrified this is going to happen again.

Advice please? HELP!

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Permalink Reply by Sally Guillen on December 6, 2012 at 6:42pm

This would terrify me, and is the exact reason I only use photos I take or a sponsor provides for me. You can't be too safe!

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Permalink Reply by karen lee on December 19, 2012 at 10:59am

Interesting. That is why it is very important not only credit photographers for work but to make sure you know where th eimage comes from.

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Permalink Reply by Ann Harrison on June 4, 2013 at 1:58pm

Deb,

I never properly thanked you for your advice so... Thank You! Your words helped me through a stressful time.

I just received an e-mail from someone else going through this and will share all the information I can find.

Thanks again! :->

Deb Bixler said:

Most likely is is a scam to get money. They won't quit but I ran this buy an attorney and he said ignore them. Chances are they are not for real and if only 1% pay up their scam works.

Take the image down. Apologize and then ignore them is what I did. If it is only one image even if they are legit, the fee would be cost prohibitive for them to peruse. (I am not a lawyer and I am not giving you legal advice.) LOL