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'Dodgy' Amazon Fire TV Stick Warning as Police Set to Target These 17 UK Areas
Police say 4 million households use illegal streaming devices, and officers will review bank statements and make home visits in the crackdown.
- Police launched Operation Eider, a nationwide crackdown targeting households using illegal 'dodgy fire sticks' to access premium content without payment. Authorities are scrutinizing bank statements to identify and prosecute users.
- Approximately 4 million households are estimated to use these modified devices, which plug into televisions to unlock subscription services, latest films and live Premier League football without payment.
- Acting Detective Chief Inspector Alethea Fowler of the Tarian Regional Organised Crime Unit confirmed investigators are analyzing bank records. Last month, the Irish High Court ordered Revolut to provide names of more than 300 users to Sky.
- Users face fines up to £50k or up to 12 months in prison for obtaining services dishonestly. Police warn modified sticks can install malware, harvesting personal data and enabling identity theft.
- The Federation Against Copyright Theft is coordinating with police forces across the UK to target sellers and distributors. Chairman Kieron Sharp stated, 'We will take robust action against those involved,' through enforcement ranging from cease and desist notices to prosecutions.
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Police crackdown on illegal 'dodgy fire sticks' as millions issued warning
Millions of UK households are thought to be using 'dodgy fire sticks' to illegally watch premium shows and live sports, but police are now cracking down — and could trace your bank statements
·Birmingham, United Kingdom
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