We want all ASMP and NANPA members to be aware of a recent scam requesting information about existing copyright registrations. The email falsely claims to be ‘part of a routine federal record verification.’ After review, this message has been confirmed fraudulent. Do not respond to this email.
If you have any questions regarding emails received from the U.S. Copyright Office, please contact the Copyright Office directly as follows (but do not click on links in questionable emails received):
· The Office’s phone number is: (202) 707-5959 or 1-877-476-0778 (toll-free)
· Press 0 to speak to an information specialist in the Public Information Office; Hours: 8:30 am to 5 pm ET, Monday through Friday; to send an email inquiry to the Office, please go to: www.copyright.gov/help/general-form.html
· A link to the Office’s website is here: https://www.copyright.gov