Film and entertainment

Fakes that steal your spotlight.

Pirate streams, copied apps, fake ticket resellers and fake cast accounts all use your name. We find them and get them taken down before your fans lose money or your content leaks.

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Impersonation watchExample feed

TimeThreatWhereStatus

08:31Fake streaming sitewatch-midnightrun-free.liveWebsiteRemoved
09:02Copied TV app“Solstice+ Live TV”TV app storeRemoved
09:44Fake ticket reseller@SolsticeLive_TicketsFacebookRemoved
10:15Fake cast account@rileymarsh.official.fanpageInstagramReported
10:52Fake premiere giveaway“Win 2 red carpet passes”XRemoved
11:27Leaked screener link“Full movie, 4K, before release”TelegramChecking

99%taken down

Of the social media accounts we pursued for copyright or trademark misuse, across all clients, January to June 2026.

The fan journey

Where scammers meet your fans.

Scammers wait at every step, including the first trailer and the premiere. Here's where they show up and what we take down.

Sponsored · FacebookMidnight Run: Win 2 passes to the premieresolstice-premiere-passes.comOfficial Solstice Studios giveaway. Enter your card details to confirm your entry.

Hear about it

Fake ads, trailers and giveaways.

Big releases bring fake ads, copied trailers and “official” giveaways that use your title, artwork and logo to collect card details.

Fake premiere and prize giveaways
Copied trailers and artwork
Your logo on fake ads

Social media →Scams →

Solstice Live Tickets2 x GA tickets, sold out show. Can’t go anymore. Bank transfer only, first in.

Facebook@SolsticeLive_TicketsSend the money now and I’ll email the tickets tonight.

Get tickets

Fake tickets and resellers.

Fake resellers and copied ticket pages sell seats that don’t exist, often for shows that have sold out.

1 in 5Australians surveyed had missed an event after buying fake or non-existent tickets online.

Scams →Social media →

WebsiteWatch Midnight Run free in 4KNo sign-up needed. Just allow notifications and install our player. watch-midnightrun-free.live

Watch

Pirate streams and fake watch sites.

Fake “free stream” sites use your title to pull in viewers, then push malware, fake subscriptions and card forms.

Pirate streaming sites
Fake “free trial” pages
Copied posters and clips

Piracy →Phishing →

S+

Solstice+ Live TVSmart TV app storeStream every Solstice show free. Unofficial app using the Solstice+ name and logo.

Get the app

Copied streaming apps.

Copies of your app turn up on smart TV app stores, alternative Android stores and APK sites, using your name and logo to look official.

Copied TV and mobile apps
Fake “premium” versions
APK download pages

Fake apps →Brand abuse →

Instagram DM@rileymarsh.official.fanpageHi! Riley here. Thanks for the support. Want a private video call? Send a $50 gift card to book.

Follow the stars

Fake cast and talent accounts.

Fake accounts pose as your cast, creators and hosts to sell meet-and-greets, fan clubs and “private” content.

99%of the impersonation accounts we pursued on Facebook, X and Instagram across all clients were removed.

VIP impersonation →Social media →

Private channelMidnight Run screener + Solstice+ loginsFull film before release, plus shared premium accounts. DM for access. Posted 2 days ago

Behind the scenes

Leaks and shared accounts.

Leaked screeners, unreleased clips and stolen subscriber logins are traded in private channels before and after release.

Leaked screeners and clips
Stolen subscriber logins
Account sharing for sale

Dark and deep web →Piracy →

How it works

Up and running in three steps.

solsticestudios.com@SolsticeStudiosSolstice+ appMidnight RunLetter of authority ✓

Step 1

Tell us what’s yours

Share your brand names, official domains, social accounts and app listings, plus a letter of authority so we can act on your behalf.

Web and domains
Social media
App stores
Messaging

Step 2

We watch around the clock

We monitor the web, social media, app stores, ticketing sites and messaging channels for fakes. Tell us about releases, tours and premieres and we’ll watch more closely.

watch-midnightrun-free.liveFake streaming site

Successfully suspendedEvidence and outcome in your portal

Step 3

We take them down

Every find is checked, then reported to the platform, host or registrar with evidence. You see each case and its outcome in the Unphish portal.

Our data

What we see when content and brands are copied.

The copyright and trademark misuse, fake accounts and copied apps we pursued across all our clients, January to June 2026, alongside the latest public figures on ticket scams.

96%

of the threats we pursued across all clients were taken down

99%

of the social media accounts we pursued for copyright or trademark misuse were removed

50%

of the copyright and trademark cases were on websites, not social media

97%

of the copied app listings were on third-party app sites and stores

Where logos and content were copied

WebsitesCopied pages and content50%
FacebookFake pages and posts31%
XFake accounts14%
Everything elseInstagram, YouTube, Telegram5%

Copyright and trademark cases we pursued across all clients. Half were on websites, so watching social media alone misses most of them.

Where the copied apps were listed

APK sites57%
Other stores30%
PC sites10%
Official stores3%

Share of the copied app listings we pursued across all clients. Other stores include smart TV and alternative Android app stores.

The bigger picture

1 in 5

Australians surveyed had missed an event after buying fake or non-existent tickets online

$432

lost on average each time

of those scammed got their money back through buyer protection

Source: Pureprofile survey of 1,021 Australians for PayPal Australia (December 2025).

Unphish figures: threats we pursued across all clients, January to June 2026. Takedown rates exclude cases closed for other reasons, such as at the client’s request. Figures are rounded.

Release night

What fans find when they search.

The night a show drops, fans search for where to watch. Fake streams, copied apps and ticket resellers fill the results, all using your title and artwork. Turn on the highlight to see which ones are fake.

midnight run solstice watch freeExample

watch-midnightrun-free.liveWatch Midnight Run (2026) Free Full Movie 4K
Stream now, no sign-up. Install our player to start.
Pirate stream that pushes malware
solsticestudios.comMidnight Run | Now streaming on Solstice+
Watch Midnight Run only on Solstice+. Start your plan today.
Official
apk-tv-hub.netSolstice+ Premium APK: all shows unlocked
Free premium version for Android and smart TVs.
Copied app
facebook.com/SolsticeLive_TicketsMidnight Run premiere tickets: last 2 left
Sold-out screening. Bank transfer only.
Fake ticket reseller
solstice-premiere-passes.comOfficial giveaway: win red carpet passes
Enter your card details to confirm.
Fake giveaway collecting cards

Illustration based on common patterns. Solstice Studios and Midnight Run are fictional.

Your Unphish portal

Every fake, and where it’s up to.

Fake sites, accounts and apps land in one threat feed. Approve a takedown in a click, then follow each case until it’s gone.

Threat FeedSolstice Studios · last 30 days

Example data

Pipeline health

With you
In enforcement
Verifying
Resolved

P1
watch-midnightrun-free.liveFake streaming site · Web
Awaiting review
P1
facebook.com/SolsticeLive_TicketsFake ticket reseller · Facebook
In enforcement
P2
Solstice+ Live TVCopied TV app · TV app store
Removed
P3
instagram.com/rileymarsh.official.fanpageFake cast account · Instagram
Verifying

Confidence

Illustration with example data. Solstice Studios is a fictional brand.

Case study

How we cleared copied apps off a TV app store.

Case study

A live streaming platform

Industry: Streaming and entertainment
Period: January to June 2026
Covered: Smart TV app stores and app sites

Client name withheld to protect confidentiality.

01 · Before

The challenge

Unofficial copies of the platform’s app appeared on a smart TV app store under names like “live stream and gaming TV”, using its name and logo to look official.

02 · After

What we did

We found each listing, reported it to the app store with trademark and copyright evidence, and checked until every copy was gone.

100%of the copied TV apps we pursued were removed

TVCopies sat on a smart TV app store, not a phone store

TMRemoved with trademark and copyright reports

Our results across all clients, threat by threat

Scam websites98%

of the scam websites we pursued went offline.

Fake streaming sites
Fake ticket pages

Scams → Phishing sites99%

of the phishing sites we pursued were taken down.

Fake subscriber logins
Fake “free trial” pages

Phishing → Impersonation accounts99%

of the impersonation accounts we pursued on Facebook, X and Instagram were removed.

Fake cast and fan accounts
Fake giveaway accounts

Social media → Fake apps92%

of the fake apps and app download sites we pursued were taken down.

Copied streaming and TV apps
Fake “premium” APKs

Mobile applications → Executive impersonation100%

of the executive impersonations we pursued were taken down.

Fake talent and creator accounts
Fake casting calls

Executive impersonation → Compromised websites100%

of the compromised website cases we pursued were disrupted.

Pirate pages hidden on hacked sites
Removed with the owner and host

Compromised websites →

Results across all Unphish clients, January to June 2026. Figures are rounded.

Who it’s for

Built for the teams who look after your fans.

Every team sees different fakes. We find and remove them all.

Content protection

Your titles, clips and artwork copied to pull in viewers.

We remove

Pirate streaming sites
Leaked clips and screeners
Copied artwork

Ticketing and events

Fake resellers sell seats that don’t exist.

We remove

Fake ticket resellers
Copied ticket pages
Fake event pages

Marketing and social

Your releases and giveaways copied to collect card details.

We remove

Fake giveaways
Fake cast accounts
Fake release ads

Legal and brand

Your trademarks and copyright used without permission, with evidence for every action.

We remove

Trademark misuse
Copied apps
Lookalike domains

Fan and subscriber support

Fans caught by fakes contact you first, often after paying.

We remove

Fake support accounts
Fake subscription pages
Shared logins for sale

Threats

Every threat entertainment brands face, explained.

PiracyPirate streams and leaked content ScamsFake tickets and giveaways Brand abuseTrademark misuse and lookalike domains Social mediaFake cast, fan and reseller accounts Mobile applicationsCopied streaming and TV apps VIP and executive impersonationFake talent and creator accounts PhishingFake subscriber logins and trials Smishing and vishingFake subscription and ticket texts Dark and deep webLeaked screeners and logins for sale

See all threats →

For your fans

Help fans spot a fake.

Two short notes you can adapt for your website, app or socials. One shows fans how to tell you apart from the fakes. The other tells them what to do if they’ve been caught.

The copied version leaves blanks for your brand name and official details.

Solstice StudiosFan safety

How to spot a fake Solstice Studios offer

Only watch on Solstice+ from the official app stores.
Only buy tickets from us or our official ticket partners.
Our cast won’t message you to sell calls, content or meet-and-greets.
Our giveaways never ask for your card details to enter.
“Free premium” apps and APKs aren’t ours.

Seen a fake? Report it at solsticestudios.com/report

Example

Solstice StudiosFan support

Bought a fake ticket or subscription?

Call your bank to stop or dispute the payment.
Don’t send more money to “release” tickets.
Delete any fake app and change your password.
Tell us so we can get the fake taken down.
Report it to Scamwatch, and contact IDCARE if your details were taken.

We’ll never ask you to pay to get money back.

Example

FAQ

Entertainment questions, answered.

Why are entertainment brands targeted?

Fans act fast when a show drops or tickets sell out, and scammers use that urgency. In a 2025 survey, one in five Australians had missed an event after buying fake or non-existent tickets online.

What are the most common scams using entertainment brands?

Pirate streaming sites, copied streaming and TV apps, fake ticket resellers, fake cast and talent accounts, fake giveaways and leaked content shared in private channels.

Do you remove copyright and trademark misuse?

Yes. We report sites, accounts and listings that copy your content or use your trademarks to the host, platform, app store or registrar with evidence. 99% of the social media accounts we pursued for copyright or trademark misuse were removed.

Can you remove copied apps on smart TV app stores?

Yes. We watch smart TV, alternative Android and APK sites as well as the official stores, and report copies of your app to each one with trademark and copyright evidence.

How long does a takedown take?

It depends on the platform, host, app store or registrar involved and how they respond. We follow every case through until it's resolved, and you can see where each one is up to in the Unphish portal.

Do you handle fake cast and talent accounts?

Yes. Tell us who your cast, creators and hosts are and their official accounts, and we'll find and report the fakes posing as them.

What do you need from us to get started?

Your brand and title names, official domains, social accounts and app listings, plus a letter of authority so we can act on your behalf. Then we start monitoring.

Other industries

See how scams hit other sectors.

Every industry gets targeted in its own way. Explore the threats we find and take down in each.

Airline and Transport

Fake booking sites, points scams and support accounts.

Banking and Financial Services

Fake bank sites, support lines and investment scams.

Crypto

Fake bonus sites, wallet drainers and support accounts.

Public Sector and Government

Fake refund texts, login portals and service sites.

Retail and E-Commerce

Fake stores, sale ads and delivery texts.

Lottery and Gambling

Fake casinos, VIP hosts and promo codes.

Fintech

Copied apps and fake payment requests.

Non-Profit Organisations

Fake appeals and donation pages.

Solutions for entertainment brands

SolutionDomain ProtectionFake streaming and ticket sites → SolutionSocial Media ProtectionFake cast, fan and reseller accounts → SolutionMobile App ProtectionCopied streaming and TV apps → SolutionAd Fraud ProtectionFake release and giveaway ads →

See all solutions →

Try it

Real or fake?

Five things a Solstice Studios fan might see. The brand only uses solsticestudios.com, the Solstice+ app from the official stores and its verified accounts. Which would you trust?

The quickest check: real studios don’t sell tickets by bank transfer, give away “free premium” apps, or have cast message you for money. If in doubt, go to the official site.

Report a fake →

See which fakes are cashing in on your releases.

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