Legal Notices Served To Midlands Households Over 'Dodgy Boxes'

Illegal streaming services can be linked to organised crime.

Legal notices have been served across the Midlands to operators of illegal streaming services, or 'dodgy boxes'

The Federation Against Copyright Theft served notices in Offaly, Laois and Westmeath.

13 were issued in total with Counties Dublin, Cork, Donegal, Limerick, Louth and Clare also receiving one.

They were delivered in person, by post and through email, and resulted in services being shut down, deleted social media profiles, terminated subscriptions and paid settlements agreed. 

FACT says many consumers aren't aware piracy networks are often linked to organised crime, with profits potentially funding other illegal activities.

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