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This stern warning comes in the wake of 30 suppliers of unlawful streaming services being targeted with cease-and-desist orders by FACT in collaboration with law enforcement. FACT has cautioned those involved in these illicit activities that continuing their actions could lead them straight to a courtroom. Originally created by Amazon, Fire TV Sticks were intended to offer lawful live streaming from platforms such as Prime Video and Netflix.
But, criminals have been tampering with these devices, selling them on at an initial price or via subscription, enabling users to access these services without charge. FACT's chief Kieron Sharp has highlighted the serious problems linked to using these manipulated devices, stating, "Our cease-and-desist measures are not just warnings - they are the first step toward holding offenders accountable. Many who ignored these notices in the past are now facing arrest and criminal charges.
We strongly advise anyone involved in these activities to stop immediately. "If you're supplying or using illicit streaming devices or illegal IPTV subscriptions, take this as a clear warning: you are breaking the law and risk facing serious consequences. We will continue working with police to track down and shut down these illegal operations.
"The police across the UK have been unstinting in their efforts to tackle this criminality and we are grateful for their assistance. To those using illegal streaming services, the message is that you're not just committing a crime; you are putting yourself at risk," reports the Manchester Evening News . "These services often expose users to malware, scams, and data theft, with no recourse when things go wrong.
The safest, smartest and only choice is to stick to legitimate providers for your entertainment." A two-week enforcement operation has been launched by FACT, targeting piracy operations, with a particular focus on more than a dozen major areas across the UK. As part of the crackdown, a 42 year old man was arrested in Newport on suspicion of involvement in illegal IPTV operations, including the sale of illicit Fire sticks.
The key areas facing the crackdown include:.
