Thanks for your reply, Harold. However, as I mentioned in my previous, I have been downloading torrents for two years exactly the same way with no problems. The day before this issue I had no problems. The next day, problems. And furthermore, why would VUZE work on the same files on the same day with the same setup? I think there is more to it than the VPNs because I tried them again without the hotspot and it's VPN.
To make sure, I am currently using a wifi connection on my laptop with my VPN turned off. I have the exact same issue, even after closing and restarting BitTorrent.
Thanks again sir!