Internet in My Name but Others Using It

letsplayludo on 05/08/2016 - 13:10
Last edited 05/08/2016 - 18:53 by 1 other user

Hi ozbargain

I have something that I need your advice on. I have been losing my sleep for the last few days.

I was living in a place and had an internet account in my name. I lived with a trustworthy person and we shared the internet access.

Now I have moved out but because we could not get around to changing the ownership, the internet is still in my name and is being used at my old place. I am not worried about my old housemate but the person who has replaced me who uses it.

Should I worry at all? It could just be in my head but it's messing with me so I need someone to give me an informed and technical answer.

Thanks again guys and I hope this is the right place to post this problem.

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  whooah1979 on 05/08/2016 - 13:13

  +1

  I'm worried about the investigators just searching my computers etc for any illegal stuff.

  Busted. Better get of that weird pron before the afp kicks down your door.

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    letsplayludo on 05/08/2016 - 15:20

    I don't download any stuff at all but wouldn't want to get in trouble for no reason. I am concerned about the situation so wanted a serious answer. Thanks by the way.

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  whooah1979 on 05/08/2016 - 13:16

  +5

  Don't worry. They (big brother) needs evidence that you committed an offence before they put you in the can. An iP address isn't enough evidence.

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  spackbace on 05/08/2016 - 13:29

  +1

  Just cancel the internet as soon as you can.

  Most online toolboxes offer a disconnect option afaik.

  Is the internet under a contract? If not, just cancel it.

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    Kangal on 05/08/2016 - 13:35

    Yeah, you just beat me to it.

    Is it under a contract?
    If it is, you can call the company and request a transfer of ownership of the contract.

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    letsplayludo on 05/08/2016 - 15:22

    That's what I will be doing asap.

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  BadGiraffe on 05/08/2016 - 13:45

  I'm going to say that chances are quite slim. If anything, you'll get a warning via snail mail, and that's about it. Close your account, get a new one.

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  alz on 05/08/2016 - 14:33

  Instead of whining about on here why don't you ring up and cancel your account / transfer ownership of it.

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  DarkOz on 05/08/2016 - 14:34

  Cancel the internet and let them open their new account. It's that simple.

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  Diji1 on 05/08/2016 - 14:45

  -3

  OP has illegal stuff on computer.

  You are screwed.

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  robbyjones on 05/08/2016 - 15:33

  I have received a couple of emails from a previous provider attaching a letter from a movie studio or distributor asking me to stop copyright infringement, I told my kids off and that was all that happened, never heard from anyone again.