Watch for Rogue Sites


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  Step 1:  Consider the Source

All the legitimate sites featuring legal MP3 downloads verify the quality of the files they sell or give away. If you go to one of these legitimate sites, you will not have to worry about problem files.
  Step 2:  What's Legitimate?

Open a Report
The legitimate sites are pretty easy to spot. There are too many to list, but you should look for a professional presentation, easily verifiable companies (not individuals) operating them, and a realistic offering of music.
  Step 3:  What's a Realistic Offering?

Open a Report
The old adage says, "If it looks too good to be true…it probably is". If a site has all the latest hits by the top stars, it is definitely not a legitimate site, and the copies are therefore illegal.
  Step 4:  Where's All the Top Music?

Because the major record companies have not been able to secure their music to prevent piracy, they have not allowed their top acts to release complete albums. They do use MP3s for promotional purposes though, and you can definitely find those all over the net.