Fire Stick sellers targeted in enforcement against illegal IPTV providers across Ireland

FACT and its partners issued a total of 22 legal warnings across Ireland targeting those selling illegal access to premium TV content. As part of the operation, ‘cease and desist’ notices were delivered in person, by post and by email. The cease-and-desist notices instructed those selling the modified Fire Sticks to immediately stop all illegal streaming activity otherwise risk facing the consequences, including criminal prosecution.

The action is already having an impact, with the majority of illegal streaming services being shut down, and further action will be taken against those who fail to comply.

Eddy Leviten Chief Operating Officer at FACT, commented: “By taking these measures we are sending a clear message: piracy is a crime, and it is taken seriously. FACT will continue to monitor channels used to advertise and sell illegal streams, modified Fire Sticks, and other devices to take action against illegal IPTV suppliers and operators."  

In recent data commissioned by the BeStreamWise initiative, which aims to raise awareness of those risks, one in three people in Ireland who illegally stream say they, or someone they know, have been a victim of fraud, scams, or identity theft as a result.* 

Original announcement from FACT https://www.fact-uk.org.uk/fire-stick-sellers-targeted-in-enforcement-against-illegal-iptv-providers-across-ireland/