London police are warning residents about a scam involving unauthorized Amazon Fire TV sticks, dubbed "dodgy firesticks," used for illegally streaming content. While users pay an average of £13.53 per month for these devices to access premium channels and services, many are being targeted by fraudsters. Four in ten users in London report being victimized, with average financial losses of £1,418 due to stolen private information and bank details, and some even losing control of their home Wi-Fi. One in ten individuals lost over £2,500.
Detective Chief Inspector Emma Warbey highlighted that illegal streaming, despite appearing to be a cost-saving measure, is a "false economy" that can lead to significant financial losses and exposes users to data theft and cybercrime. She emphasized that this activity diverts funds from the entertainment industry, which supports numerous jobs, and that initiatives like BeStreamWise aim to educate the public on staying safe online and acce... download the app to read more
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