Spotting Fake Websites

Spotting the difference between a legitimate music, film and TV download site and a counterfeit one isn's as easy as it sounds. Here are some golden rules to follow:

• Don't assume that because the website asks for payment, a download is legal. This is an easy way of fooling consumers.
• It's obvious, but if the film or album you are searching for isn't yet on general release, the chances are that you can't download it legally.
• Check individual websites at thecontentmap.com to see which are the real deal.
• Download Childnet International's online guide to spotting pirate websites and encourage the whole family to read it.

Good Housekeeping, October 2013