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Streaming Fraud: How It Works, Who It Hurts, and What the Industry Can Do

Mintz / Pryor Cashman PRESENTS
Talks type
Symposium
  • Legal
  • New Technology
  • Royalties/Copyright
  • Streaming
June 4
1:00 – 4:30 PM
Pryor Cashman7 Times Square, New York, NY

Streaming fraud is a growing threat to the music industry—impacting royalties, charts, and artist livelihoods. Two law firms, Mintz and Pryor Cashman, will present a three-part session that brings together rights holders, legal experts, distributors, and tech professionals to break down the issue from all sides. 

Part 1: The Problem 
Explore how streaming and copyright fraud occurs through tactics like fake listens, AI misuse, account takeover, artist impersonation, and royalty diversion—and how these schemes harm artists and the industry. 

Part 2: The Consequences 
Hear from legal and law enforcement experts on growing scrutiny, criminal liability, and how fraud investigations are unfolding within music. Learn about legal risks, including wire fraud, money laundering, and willful blindness. 

Part 3: The Solutions 
Industry and compliance leaders share emerging tools and best practices—from AI monitoring to identity and content verification to intercompany collaboration—to detect fraud, protect artists, and ensure transparency.

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