"Viewers pay on average 13.53 a month, or 162 a year, for dodgy set top boxes to watch the likes of Netflix, Amazon Prime, Sky, BT and Disney+. But four in ten viewers in the capital say instead of IPTV devices being cheaper, they have since been targeted by fraudsters. Most suffered average financial losses of 1,418 after their private information and bank details were stolen, and others even lost control over the home Wi-Fi."
"Illegal streaming might look like a quick way to save money, but as this research shows, it's a false economy that can end up costing people thousands. This is a crime that diverts funds away from the entertainment industries - money that supports thousands of technical and support staff. At the same time, it exposes end users to the risks of data theft, cybercrime and fraud."
"We will continue to work collaboratively to ensure that this activity is disrupted and those involved are held to account. One customer called David, who asked not to be fully named, said: I used to think I was just bending the rules a bit by streaming illegally. But when my bank details were stolen twice and someone even tried to buy a speedboat in my name, it put everything into perspective."
Police warn that Londoners using illicit Amazon Fire stick IPTV devices face significant fraud risks that can far exceed any subscription savings. Users pay about 13.53 monthly or 162 yearly for dodgy boxes but four in ten report being targeted by scammers. Average reported financial losses reached 1,418, with one in ten losing more than 2,500. Compromised private information and bank details, loss of control over home Wi‑Fi, and attempted large fraudulent purchases were recorded. The activity diverts funds from entertainment industry workers and exposes end users to data theft, cybercrime and fraud. Cross‑industry initiative BeStreamWise and police collaborate to disrupt these crimes.
Read at www.standard.co.uk
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