Brits who use 'dodgy' Amazon Fire Sticks to illegally stream content have been warned they could expect a knock at the door. The use of these devices, which include USB sticks and other boxes plugged into your TV is thought to have increased over recent years. Disney+, Netflix, Amazon and many more streaming sites have now increased subscription charges - during a cost of living crisis - so people have instead opted for riskier alternatives.
These 'dodgy boxes' - or often apps you can download onto your TV - allow you to stream live content and view on-demand entertainment from the likes of Disney+, Netflix, Amazon and many more. Amazon Prime Video will be introducing an advert-free tier from February 5th in the UK. You will need to pay an additional £2.
99 a month to avoid. — Scott Bryan (@scottygb) January 3, 2024 You may face legal consequences if found with one of these devices The Federation Against Copyright Theft (FACT UK) is now increasing its efforts to minimise illegal streaming, by sending cease and desist letters as well as turning up at your door. A spokesperson for the federation said: "FACT constantly monitors the digital landscape to combat illegal streaming activities in the UK and Ireland.
We utilise a range of methods to identify individuals engaged in unauthorised businesses that offer access to illegal streams." FACT and Crimestoppers both rely heavily on people reporting that they have seen illegal streaming. "These reports are then investigated by our.