Therefore, we condemn and actively combat any fraudulent use of tools like YouTube Content ID , especially those involving revenue generation through abusive practices.
What are Abusive Assets?
Abusive Assets are audio files intentionally submitted to the YouTube Content ID system with the goal of:
Claiming third-party content en masse and without legal justification
Monetize videos that do not contain legitimate music
Capitalize on unauthorized uploads of TV shows, movies, public channels, or viral content
These practices constitute a serious violation of YouTube's monetization policies and a direct threat to the integrity of the digital ecosystem.
How do these fraudulent practices operate?
The user submits a sound recording (fake or modified) to the Content ID system.
The system, upon detecting matches, automatically initiates monetization claims on thousands of public videos.
The goal is to capture illegitimate revenue from other people's views.
This directly harms real creators, advertisers, distributors, and YouTube's own algorithm.
🔍 Indicators of suspicious behavior
Our team, in collaboration with platforms such as YouTube, identifies typical fraud patterns related to Abusive Assets:
Exclusive or almost exclusive distribution to YouTube Content ID and Spotify , with no presence on other channels.
Mass distribution of generic audio, loops or sounds with no apparent artistic value.
Disproportionate concentration of royalties from a single channel (mainly YouTube).
Use of ambiguous or misleading names, covers, or metadata .
Automated claims without justification or clear legal rights.
UMW Recordings Inc. Anti-Fraud Policy
UMW maintains a zero-tolerance policy against the misuse of monetization platforms.
Therefore:
All cases identified as intentional Content ID abuse are reported directly to YouTube and other platforms .
Associated content may be blocked, demonetized, or removed without notice.
Responsible accounts will be permanently terminated and, if necessary, prosecuted for digital fraud.