Directv cards are plastic cards issued to consumers when they purchase a satellite television system. These Directv cards are plugged into the receiver and activated by calling the satellite programming provider. These cards allow the receiver to unscramble the encrypted TV signal transmitted from the satellite. Consumers receive cards that match the programming package they opted to purchase. The card allows their TV set or sets to interpret the signals for only those channels the consumer has purchased. Periodically these Directv cards are changed to prevent unscrupulous people from modifying the cards to receive programming to which they are not entitled. TV thieves produce and distribute modified cards through businesses on the Internet. This theft of intellectual property costs the satellite TV industry more than $6 million each year. This theft is a federal offense in the United States and punishable with sentences up to $500,000 in fines and five years in jail. The satellite TV industry is working closely with government agencies to identify both distributors and consumers of these pirated Directv cards. The industry has developed electronic counter measure signals that are sent out periodically. These signals identify the users of illegal cards. Federal agents make arrests and the Assistant U.S. Attorney brings cases to trial. Consumers should be aware that Directv cards are available only through authorized agents of the satellite TV providers. These cards are provided to the viewer for a flat monthly fee for specific programming packages. Companies offering discounted cards or cards with a one-time price and no monthly fee and other unbelievably cheap deals are probably pirate organizations. Purchasing these illegal cards places the consumer at risk as an accessory to the crime. If the deal appears to be too good to be true, be sure to thoroughly investigate the vendor. Related Articles Direct TV Specials such as the Total Choice® 130 Channel
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