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Film and entertainment

Threats that steal your spotlight.

Fake ticket resellers, fake streaming sites, copied apps and fake cast accounts all use your name. We find them and get them taken down before your fans lose money.

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Impersonation watchExample feed
TimeThreatWhereStatus
  1. 08:31Fake streaming sitewatch-midnightrun-free.liveWebsiteRemoved
  2. 09:02Copied TV app“Solstice+ Live TV”TV app storeRemoved
  3. 09:44Fake ticket reseller@SolsticeLive_TicketsFacebookRemoved
  4. 10:15Fake cast account@rileymarsh.official.fanpageInstagramReported
  5. 10:52Fake premiere giveaway“Win 2 red carpet passes”XRemoved
  6. 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 of the fan journey. 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 entertainment brands are copied.

The fake ticket sites, fake accounts and copied apps we pursued across all our clients between January and June 2026.

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

6%

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
  1. 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
  2. solsticestudios.comMidnight Run | Now streaming on Solstice+

    Watch Midnight Run only on Solstice+. Start your plan today.

    Official
  3. apk-tv-hub.netSolstice+ Premium APK: all shows unlocked

    Free premium version for Android and smart TVs.

    Copied app
  4. facebook.com/SolsticeLive_TicketsMidnight Run premiere tickets: last 2 left

    Sold-out screening. Bank transfer only.

    Fake ticket reseller
  5. 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?

  1. Call your bank to stop or dispute the payment.
  2. Don’t send more money to “release” tickets.
  3. Delete any fake app and change your password.
  4. Tell us so we can get the fake taken down.
  5. 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. Fake ticket sellers and fake streaming offers spike around big releases and events.

What are the most common scams using entertainment brands?

Fake ticket resellers, fake streaming sites, copied streaming and TV apps, fake cast and talent accounts and fake giveaways.

Do you remove fake accounts and lookalike sites using our name?

Yes. We report sites, accounts and listings that impersonate you to the host, platform, app store or registrar with evidence. 99% of the impersonation accounts we pursued on Facebook, X and Instagram were taken down.

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 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 fake accounts 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.

01

Airline and Transport

Fake booking sites, points scams and support accounts.

02

Banking and Financial Services

Fake bank sites, support lines and investment scams.

03

Crypto

Fake bonus sites, wallet drainers and support accounts.

04

Public Sector and Government

Fake refund texts, login portals and service sites.

05

Retail and E-Commerce

Fake stores, sale ads and delivery texts.

06

Lottery and Gambling

Fake casinos, VIP hosts and promo codes.

07

Fintech

Copied apps and fake payment requests.

08

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 →
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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 →

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