Full list of areas targeted by police in raid on ‘dodgy’ Firesticks
The raid is targeting over 30 suppliers Homes across the UK have been raided as a crackdown on illegal streaming using illicit Firesticks continues. The raids, led by a number of police forces and the anti piracy body Federation Against Copyright Theft started in November. FACT have now released a full list of locations where […]
1 year ago
Two brothers jailed for 11 years over illegal Premier League streaming ring
It comes as part of a wider crackdown Two brother have been jailed for 11 years for running an illegal streaming ring for thousands of households to access. Their arrests and sentencings come as part of a larger nationwide crackdown in the UK on the illegal practice that is becoming increasingly common. Yesterday, Amir Butt, […]
1 year ago
Experts issue warning on risks of illegally streaming sports and films
Helping people to find a safe way to watch the programmes they love A brand new initiative called BeStreamWise has been launched to help raise awareness of the dangers that may come with illegally streaming TV, sports and film. With the cost of living crisis affecting us all, we’re all looking to find a way […]
2 years ago
Police issue warning to Amazon Fire Stick users who watch sports illegally after arrest made
‘This will not be tolerated’ Police have issued a fresh warning to people who use Amazon Fire Sticks to stream sport illegally after an arrest was made. Illegally streaming content from subscription platforms such as Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+ and Sky Sports has become a common practice for people looking to avoid the fees for […]
2 years ago
Police to visit 1,000 homes in a bid to crack down on illegal streaming
Police have identified several customers Police will visit 1,000 homes this week as part of a bid to crackdown on streaming illegal Premier League games. Customers have been identified from a huge database as part of a major criminal investigation and will visit homes to warn people that they may face prosecution. The latest clampdown […]
3 years ago
Man given £1m fine on top of 7-year jail term for selling devices which illegally streamed Premier League games
Steven King masterminded the Dreambox pirate streaming operation A man found guilty of providing illegal streaming devices which allowed access to unauthorised Premier League content has been ordered to pay a £1m fine. Steven King, who was jailed for seven years and four months in March 2019, was one of three men behind the Dreambox […]
4 years ago