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ILLEGAL STREAMS LET CRIMINALS IN
ILLEGAL STREAMS LET CRIMINALS IN
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ILLEGAL STREAMS LET CRIMINALS IN




THE RISKS

When you use illegal streams, you risk letting criminals in. Illegal streaming
services are increasingly operated by sophisticated criminal networks, often
involved in other types of crime.

This site is designed to help you understand the risks, learn the facts, read
the latest news and most importantly, direct you to where you can safely stream
the content you love while protecting you and your household from
cyber-criminals.




VIRUSES & MALWARE

When accessing illegal streams, whether through free streaming sites or via
apps, add-ons or devices, you are at risk of receiving malicious software. This
gives criminals access to your network or your device compromising your personal
data.







ID THEFT, SCAMS & FRAUD

Streaming via illegal methods puts you at risk of being exposed to fraud and
data theft. This risk increases significantly when users exchange credit or
debit card information to view content on unregulated and illicit websites.






INAPPROPRIATE CONTENT

Watching content via an illicit source can expose younger viewers to
age-inappropriate content. These unauthorised websites, devices, apps, add-ons,
and the content they can access have no parental controls.







THE FACTS

1 in 10 people believe they are not at risk when using illicit sources to watch
TV, film or sports. In reality, illegal streams let criminals in, making it easy
to hack your device, steal your money, personal data and identity. 


90% OF ILLEGAL STREAMING SITES ARE CLASSIFIED AS RISKY

Cyber security experts Opentext found that of 50 illegal streaming sites
analysed, 90% were classified as risky.

(Webroot – Opentext Security Solutions, The hidden threats lurking on illegal
streaming sites, August 2022) 


32% OF PEOPLE HAVE BEEN VICTIMS OF FRAUD

1 in 3 (32%) people who illegally stream in the UK say they, or someone they
know, have been a victim of fraud, scams, or identity theft as a result.

(Sample 1,000 nationally representative respondents by Dynata) 


2.7 MILLION DEVICES HAVE BEEN INFECTED WITH VIRUSES

Over 2.7 million illegal streamers have had their devices infected with viruses
in the UK. 

(Walnut Unlimited / Industry Trust 2022, 2023) 


CRIMINALS BEHIND ILLEGAL STREAMING OPERATIONS ARE BEING JAILED

In May, individuals behind three illegal streaming operations were jailed for a
total of 30 years, having fraudulently generated more than £7m. 

(FACT, Flawless IPTV: Men Behind UK’s Largest Pirate Service Jailed For 30+
Years, 30 May 2023)





LATEST NEWS

Read the latest online news on the risks of illegal streaming and the national
crack down on piracy

Free Streaming for Life: London commuters unknowingly sign up for streaming
service scam
Five operators of illegal streaming network jailed for more than 30 years
Enforcement action continues across Ireland targeting illegal IPTV providers



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