# Being Ripped What Can BE Done?! **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/t/being-ripped-what-can-be-done/134465 **Category:** Uncategorized **Created:** [January 18, 2005, 6:14pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/being-ripped-what-can-be-done/134465 "2005-01-18T18:14:25Z") **Posts on this page:** 1 **Page:** 1
### Author: ![sky\_vault](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e79b87/32.png) [@sky\_vault](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sky_vault) #### Post date: [January 18, 2005, 6:14pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/being-ripped-what-can-be-done/134465/1 "2005-01-18T18:14:25Z")
I just discovered that a site is using copyrighted material from a book that my mother published on her own over 8 years ago. They are using these stories information and images without permission and without giving any credits. So what is the starting point on this … I mean before I have to seek out legal council or anything on that level? Is it a good idea to directly email the individual or better to seek out the hosting provider? Any help here is very appreciated! Thanks in advance sky