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Pirate fraudsters are not “Robin Hood characters”

by FACT UK — 16 August, 2022

FACT, the content protection organisation in the UK, is on a mission to highlight the risks associated with illegal streaming and downloading as recent research reveals that 49% of illegal streamers say they, or someone they know, have fallen victim to scams, ID theft or fraud. 

The organisation has launched a new online and social media campaign and has a message for people who pirate: “Don’t be fooled, people who provide unauthorised TV content aren’t Robin Hood characters providing free TV access for nothing. They are criminals, often with links to significant criminal organisations and activity. In fact, the money they make from people accessing their content is used to fund those crimes.” 

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