Dodgy box sellers in Limerick delivered legal warning as part of content piracy campaign

DODGY box sellers in Limerick have been targeted in the latest phase of a content piracy campaign. The Federation Against Copyright and Theft (FACT), anti-piracy organisation, and Sky delivered 10 legal warnings to suspected illegal IPTV resellers across Ireland. Sellers across the county as well as in Carlow, Cork, Dublin, Galway, Kildare, and Laois were hit by investigators. Illegal IPTV resellers sell subscriptions to the public, giving them unauthorised access to premium television, films, and live sport. The cease-and-desist notices instruct those targeted to stop selling illegal subscriptions, commonly known as ‘dodgy boxes’, or risk further action, including civil proceedings or referral to the Gardaí. Collectively, the services are believed to have supplied thousands of users and those accessing illegal services should be aware their details may be passed to authorities. The latest campaign places the focus on the supply of illegal subscriptions, demonstrating that resellers continue to face investigation and potential legal action as part of the wider effort to disrupt piracy. Nick Sumner, FACT investigation manager, said: “Illegal streaming depends on a chain of people who promote, sell, and provide access to unauthorised content. This latest campaign shows that we will continue targeting every part of that chain.” “The individuals targeted have been given an opportunity to stop their illegal activity. Those who fail to comply should be under no illusion: the next step could involve civil legal action or referral to the Gardaí”. The operation forms part of a broader crackdown on content piracy across Ireland targeting illegal streaming services. The post Dodgy box sellers in Limerick delivered legal warning as part of content piracy campaign appeared first on Limerick Post.