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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
A new report, The Price of Piracy reveals the estimated economic impact of illegal streaming in the UK.
£270M A YEAR ESTIMATED LOSS TO CONSUMER FRAUD AND IDENTITY THEFT FROM ILLEGAL STREAMING
The findings are based on a nationally representative poll of 2,501 UK consumers conducted by J.L. Partners in February 2026, alongside economic modelling by WPI Economics.
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.
£1,680 IS THE AVERAGE AMOUNT STOLEN THROUGH ILLEGAL STREAMING
The average amount stolen through illegal streaming is £1,680. One in ten have lost more than £5,000.
(Research conducted by Censuswide among 2,000+ Brits, nationally representative sample in October 2025.)
£1.35 BILLION A YEAR IS LOST REVENUE THAT IS EQUIVALENT TO 10,400 FEWER JOBS
The findings are based on a nationally representative poll of 2,501 UK consumers conducted by J.L. Partners in February 2026, alongside economic modelling by WPI Economics.
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