Anyone else received copyright threat emails from Higbee?

[Alf85]

Has anyone received copyright threat emails from Higbee?
About two years ago I got a similar email from another company (can’t remember the name), I didn’t reply, and they never contacted me again.
Now Higbee is sending the same kind of threatening messages.
The image in question is one I remember downloading from Pixabay or Canva Free — I never use copyrighted images, only free ones.
I’m planning not to reply, just like last time, but I’d like to know if anyone else has experienced something similar.

 

[lucyseo]

Those are just fake mails to scam for money. You can ignore them.

 

[Kylie Jones]

Same here, i got a few threatening emails, but they usually don't follow up if the claim is invalid.

 

[Alf85]

Those are just fake mails to scam for money. You can ignore them.

Can they request that my domain be taken down?

 

[lucyseo]

Can they request that my domain be taken down?

They will not do anything don't reply to them just ignore

 

[Taylor Clarke]

Has anyone received copyright threat emails from Higbee?
About two years ago I got a similar email from another company (can’t remember the name), I didn’t reply, and they never contacted me again.
Now Higbee is sending the same kind of threatening messages.
The image in question is one I remember downloading from Pixabay or Canva Free — I never use copyrighted images, only free ones.
I’m planning not to reply, just like last time, but I’d like to know if anyone else has experienced something similar.

Yeah, I’ve seen those kinds of emails too. A lot of people mention they just ignore them if they’re sure the images were from free sources.

 

[Alf85]

They will not do anything don't reply to them just ignore

Should I open the email to see the exact image they are referring to, or not? I mean, to delete it, or will they keep sending them?

 

[lucyseo]

Should I open the email to see the exact image they are referring to, or not? I mean, to delete it, or will they keep sending them?

Ignore them completely they will send multiple mails ignore all of them. No issues if you read them but no need to change images etc

 

[V]

Should I open the email to see the exact image they are referring to, or not? I mean, to delete it, or will they keep sending them?

If you are certain that you haven't used any copyrighted images, then there is no need to open that email.

 

[Alf85]

If you are certain that you haven't used any copyrighted images, then there is no need to open that email.

The image was originally from Canva (free) or Pixabay, but something strange happened — I can’t find it on those platforms anymore. Do you think I should remove it from the post just to be safe?

 

[V]

The image was originally from Canva (free) or Pixabay, but something strange happened — I can’t find it on those platforms anymore. Do you think I should remove it from the post just to be safe?

You can remove it, if you want to have peace of mind, but it doesn't matter.
Check these out:

https://www.reddit.com/r/COPYRIGHT/comments/1c13kjs/lets_talk_about_higbee_associates

https://www.reddit.com/r/COPYRIGHT/comments/181hp0g/higbee_copyright_claim_letter_things_to_consider

 

[Alf85]

You can remove it, if you want to have peace of mind, but it doesn't matter.
Check these out:

https://www.reddit.com/r/COPYRIGHT/comments/1c13kjs/lets_talk_about_higbee_associates

https://www.reddit.com/r/COPYRIGHT/comments/181hp0g/higbee_copyright_claim_letter_things_to_consider

So, they are a big scammers

 

[CornJack2]

Has anyone received copyright threat emails from Higbee?
About two years ago I got a similar email from another company (can’t remember the name), I didn’t reply, and they never contacted me again.
Now Higbee is sending the same kind of threatening messages.
The image in question is one I remember downloading from Pixabay or Canva Free — I never use copyrighted images, only free ones.
I’m planning not to reply, just like last time, but I’d like to know if anyone else has experienced something similar.

Man F*cking stupid c0pyright emails always piss me off... I think I get more and more each day.Did you Higbee emails have any suspicious links or attachments, or just stupid threats?

 

[Alf85]

Man F*cking stupid c0pyright emails always piss me off... I think I get more and more each day.Did you Higbee emails have any suspicious links or attachments, or just stupid threats?

Some times PDF and some times links but never clicked or downloaded. Always a threat

 

[CornJack2]

Some times PDF and some times links but never clicked or downloaded. Always a threat

Yeah always try to scare you with a PDF or link,i always ignore those emails.Do you check the links before opening or they are also ignored ?

 

[Link Empire CO.]

opening any mail can violate you pc so be careful

 

[tranphamduyminh]

Yeah, Higbee is known for these. A lot of people have received similar emails. If you truly used free stock images from reputable sites like Pixabay or Canva Free, you should be fine. Double-check your image source and the licensing if you can. Often, these are part of a wider campaign. Not replying often works, but if they escalate, then you might need to look into it deeper.

 

[Benjamintaylor12]

Yeah, I’ve seen a few people mention getting those emails too. Most say they just ignore them if they’re sure the images came from legit free sources and nothing ever happens after.

 

[chewyzie]

Has anyone received copyright threat emails from Higbee?
About two years ago I got a similar email from another company (can’t remember the name), I didn’t reply, and they never contacted me again.
Now Higbee is sending the same kind of threatening messages.
The image in question is one I remember downloading from Pixabay or Canva Free — I never use copyrighted images, only free ones.
I’m planning not to reply, just like last time, but I’d like to know if anyone else has experienced something similar.

This sounds like a common scare tactic. If the image is truly from Pixabay or Canva Free, they can’t legally demand anything. Usually, these companies send mass emails hoping for quick settlements. If you ignore them and have proof the image is free, they typically back off. Don’t engage unless you get an official legal notice. Keep your licenses and downloads documented just in case.

 

[Alf85]

As I mentioned earlier, I didn't click on these emails or download anything because they went to spam. Two years ago, I received something similar from another company and they never sent anything else. I don't know what image they are referring to. If I open that PDF or link, I will find out and can delete it. I always use images from Pixabay and Canva free.