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Owners of 'dodgy' Amazon Fire TV Sticks are warned they could face a knock at the door as authorities step up action against free streaming.

They are determined to clamp down on the widespread use of these dodgy sticks to access streaming and sports services free of charge.

Amazon is blocking sideloading on its latest Fire TV Stick in a bid to combat illegal streaming.

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Using or distributing these illegal sticks could result in £1,000 fines.

FACT said where it had intelligence of use it was carrying out "knock and talk" home visits.

They said: "We utilise a range of methods to identify individuals engaged in unauthorised busine

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