New campaign encourages people to provide information on dodgy box users and providers

Cody Gakpo of Liverpool heads the ball during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Manchester United at Anfield in 2023. 'Dodgy box' is the informal term used for devices which provide access what would ordinarily be subscriber-only content, such as premium TV sports packages, illegally.

A new social media campaign has been launched to encourage people to share information on those selling so-called "dodgy boxes" and other illegal streaming services.

The campaign, which will run over six weeks on Facebook and Instagram, is a joint initiative of the Federation Against Copyright Theft (FACT), a prominent intellectual property protection organisation, and the UK-based charity Crimestoppers, which provides a service allowing people to report crimes anonymously.