I think that depends very much on your jurisdiction and the type of content you download. In Germany when I did things without VPN I most of the time downloaded english content and not the latest blockbusters. Copyright enforcment companies, at least back then, were hired for specific newer movies. Now I have things more automated so I’d rather not risk tripping any wires.

Can confirm. I still get mail to the previous owner.

That sounds very patriotic. Thank you!

For my service, I requested it and got everything they swapped out sent back along. IIRC it is a section on the repair form.