consequences of illegal downloading (limewire etc)?

Question

what are the chances that a regular pc user in their own home can get into trouble for using these free download services? not for mass duplication, just a few songs to listen to here and there.

Answer 1

chances are low...they are looking to get the major unloaders over the small time downloaders. but if you do get caught it can be up to $150,000 per song. though that much has yet to be paid by anyone. Most cases settle for much less.

Answer 2

Very low, but if you're using limewire you may get viruses. (rarely from music, but from somethings).