Copytrack’s Global Intimidation Campaign: Victims Accuse German Firm of Extortion and Harassment
If you’ve received a suspicious email or threats from Copytrack or similar copyright enforcement agents, don’t panic—report it.
By Rakesh Raman
New Delhi | July 14, 2025
UPDATE: November 22, 2025
A growing number of individuals and small businesses from around the world have reported being targeted by Germany-based company Copytrack, which claims to enforce copyright protections on behalf of stock image agencies or individuals.
Victims say they have received aggressive, often legally threatening emails demanding hundreds of euros in so-called compensation for allegedly unauthorized use of images—many of which were sourced from legitimate platforms like Canva, Freepik, or even pre-installed in licensed website templates.
These alarming reports are being documented by the Copytrack Victim Support Group: Voices Against Copytrack Threats, an initiative launched by RMN Foundation to provide help and gather evidence for international law enforcement. Below are anonymized statements from individuals who have come forward:
In November 2025, a victim from the USA informed RMN News:
“Panicked and paid $… now he wants $…. more…”
In October 2025, a harassed person from the Netherlands said:
“I receive emails from Copytrack. I am not going to pay and I will no longer receive emails from Copytrack. They keep threatening for money.”
A victim from Italy said:
“I bought a website in 2022. Copytrack contacted me for an image posted in 2021—before I even owned the site. The image was originally taken from Canva, yet they’re asking me to pay hundreds of euros. Despite explaining everything, they’ve kept up the pressure, threatening legal action.”
From Israel, another user wrote:
“As a small business owner and pensioner, I’ve only used free images from Pixabay. I don’t even remember the image they accuse me of using. Their demand of nearly 740 euros is outrageous. This feels more like a scam than a legitimate copyright claim.”
A blogger from India reported:
“I used a Canva image on my education site. Suddenly, Copytrack sent me a demand for 300 euros. I took the image down immediately, but they continue to email me. I’m new to website management—I didn’t expect this kind of harassment.”
Another victim in Turkey shared a defiant response:
“I downloaded an image from Freepik, credited the source, and still they came after me for 350 euros. When I challenged them and refused to provide further proof, they started weekly threats. Eventually, I blocked their email.”
From the United States, a resident of Montana said:
“I used an image over a decade ago, and now Copytrack wants 700 euros. I’ve been emailing with them for a month, but they won’t stop. The original artist is deceased. This is harassment.”
From France, a content creator noted:
“Copytrack’s representative tried to get my blog taken offline over a post exposing their tactics. This is intimidation, pure and simple.”
A business in the Netherlands stated:
“They demand 900 euros for an image that’s still available for free on Pexels. We’ve verified our licenses, but they ignore our proof and keep pushing for money.”
The reports describe a disturbingly similar pattern: Copytrack sends formal-sounding emails threatening legal action unless payment is made within a few days. Even when recipients provide valid licenses or remove the images immediately, the company continues to press for money, often with increased urgency and vague legal threats involving their “partner lawyers.”
🔊 Audio Analysis of RMN News Report on Copytrack
Some cases even involve false positives—images that were never used by the accused party, or that were included in pre-installed themes from trusted marketplaces.
Many believe Copytrack is exploiting international copyright confusion and legal loopholes to pressure victims—especially smaller websites, bloggers, and freelancers—into quick settlements.
Given the cross-border nature of these cases, RMN Foundation founder and journalist Rakesh Raman has submitted reports to international cybercrime units and consumer protection agencies in multiple jurisdictions.
A Call for Global Action
The RMN Foundation is urging victims worldwide to speak up. A new Copytrack Victim Reporting Form has been launched at www.rmnnews.com, where individuals can submit their experience. Your identity will not be disclosed without your consent, and submissions will be used to compile evidence for legal and journalistic action.
If you’ve received a suspicious email or threats from Copytrack or similar copyright enforcement agents, don’t panic—report it. You can submit your complaint using the form below.
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Together, we can hold Copytrack and others accountable for their questionable tactics.
By Rakesh Raman, who is a national award-winning journalist and social activist. He is the founder of a humanitarian organization RMN Foundation which is working in diverse areas to help the disadvantaged and distressed people in the society.
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