Police Warn Pirate IPTV Users by Making Home Visits
The UK police are now making home visits to alleged users of pirate IPTV services.
According to reports, UK police forces alongside FACT UK have been visiting homes across the United Kingdom to serve cease and desist notices to individuals for illegal streaming activities.
Over 1,000 individuals using illegal IPTV services have been identified following raids by the West Mercia Police.
This IPTV service in particular was supplying sports and entertainment content through modified boxes and Firesticks.
The UK police are reminding citizens that using illegal IPTV services is not just a crime but one that is “treated extremely seriously by the courts” within UK jurisdiction.
The report from FACT UK highlights two individuals in particular (Paul Faulkner and Stephen Millington) who were sentenced to 16 months in prison for watching unauthorized streams.
Users of pirate IPTV services are also being advised by authorities that many other risks are associated with illegal streaming operations.
Operators of illegal live TV services are often tied to organized crime groups involved in fraud, scams, trafficking, arms dealing, viruses, and more.
A Detective Chief Inspector involved in this case stated the following:
“Accessing filmes, TV Series, and live sports events from unauthorized sources is illegal, can expose consumers to risks such as data theft and malware, and can help fund organized criminal groups. PIPCU is pleased to support this enforcement activity and we will continue to work with our partners to take action against those who use and supply illegal streaming services.”
A National Coordinator of the Government Agency Intelligence Network (GAIN) also commented:
“This operation has involved months of collaborative hard work and the warning notices issued are an excellent example of adopting a multi-agency approach between FACT and the Police. By working in partnership, sharing intelligence lawfully and efficiently, the network aims to ensure that government agencies and law enforcement will help reduce the risk, threat and harm from serious and organised crime.”
Below you can view the official press release from FACT UK.
Overall, it will be interesting to see if there is further news with these pirate IPTV home visits and who is next on the radar of anti-piracy organizations.
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