At this point showing the client that their web design firm not only stole a design, but stole the money they were paid to do the design and let the marketplace take its course is the way to go. I would also suggest seeing if there is anything like the BBB in Argentina – there do not seem to be any links on the website design firm’s page indicating membership in any trade organizations, otherwise that might be an avenue.

They do have a portfolio listed – if the practice of lifting sites is part of their business model it’s likely that other clients are also lifted – it depends on how much detective work you want to do – if you detect other lifted sites you could possibly inform the lifters.

Otherwise leave it at reporting to the client who paid for a hot website design.

It will be interesting to see their response – I hope it’s not, “you’re a norteamericano, you’re fair game.”

Jason – not sure on what you are suggesting….will people end up dead?