Merseyside Police has vowed to use 'all available powers' to crack down on the sale of dodgy fire sticks
Authorities are cracking down on people who illegally stream TV, with high-profile raids aimed at stamping out the practice.
READ MORE: Shopper 'has confidence to wear short sleeves again' thanks to 'brilliant' cream for sagging armsAdapted Fire TV Sticks continue their boom in popularity, with many now offering ways to tune into premium TV - including Sky Sports and Cinema - without paying the usual high price. Criminals are cashing in on this telly-viewing practice with many offering "fully loaded" Fire TV Sticks for a one-off price or small monthly payment.
The operation took place in conjunction with FACT and the Premier League with the aim of shutting down illegal streaming. Although users of the actual devices weren't targeted by the action, police are warning about the risks involved of using modified gadgets. Kevin O'Donnell, of Altcross Road, Croxteth, was given a two-year suspended sentence at Liverpool Crown Court on June 4. The 41-year-old dad was caught following an investigation by FACT, the federation against copyright theft, and the Merseyside Police Cyber Crime Unit.Unauthorised sites frequently host malware and other cyber threats that can compromise personal data and damage devices.
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