Homes using 'dodgy' Firesticks warned as authorities carry out raids

Brits using so-called 'dodgy' firesticks to illegal stream sport and TV packages are being warned of raids by the authorities as part of a crackdown. Adapted devices that offer access to paid for content have increased in popularity over recent years as the cost of subscriptions to TV packages has soared.

Criminals have been cashing in by offering devices that have been tampered with in exchange for a smaller monthly fee. But it hasn't gone unnoticed and the UK authorities are now clamping down on the practice. Raids have taken place across the whole of the country with one person arrested and a further 10 interviewed under caution. The operation took place in conjunction with FACT and the Premier League, with the aim of shutting down illegal streaming.

Police have also warned adapted Firestick users that they could be leaving themselves vulnerable to the risks of data theft, fraud and malware. Standard Firesticks that haven't been tampered with cost £44,99, the lite version is £34.99, while an advanced version is £69.99. Many people may not be aware that there's also a legal way to watch thousands of films and TV shows for free, The Mirror reports. An app called 'Freevee', run by Amazon, offers a selection of digital movies and TV shows at no extra cost. It's an ad-supported streaming service that lets you watch various movies and shows without paying a penny.You can also watch free movies and shows on Youtube, ITVX, Channel 4 and PlutoTV.

United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

'Dodgy' Amazon Firesticks warning issued by police with raids taking placeUK police have issued a warning to anyone using an adapted Amazon Firestick to stream TV and sport for free
Source: leedslivenews - 🏆 118. / 51 Read more »

Warning to 'dodgy' Firestick users as crackdown could see police knocking on YOUR door… but there is...Retailers are cracking down on 'dodgy' Amazon Firestick users who are illegally streaming content from a variety of costly services. However, there's a little-known legal alternative.
Source: DailyMailUK - 🏆 7. / 90 Read more »

Major recycling changes to every Lancashire home as shake-up on horizonWaste food will be collected weekly from homes across the county using specially designed new vehicles
Source: LiveLancs - 🏆 10. / 87 Read more »

Major update on plans for new 'campus-style' Leeds development with 1,925 homesSouth Village, the campus-style development could also feature 650,000 sq ft of commercial space
Source: leedslivenews - 🏆 118. / 51 Read more »

People are dying because their homes are too coldThousands of people are 'literally freezing to death', according to campaigners, with than 8,000 dead in the north west since 2013
Source: MENnewsdesk - 🏆 23. / 69 Read more »

Homes Under the Hammer presenter lands new job away from BBCThe 53 year old has been a regular on the Channel 4 show for some time
Source: nottslive - 🏆 96. / 52 Read more »