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juldeaThis is a question for all your less-than-legit types:
What is the legality of using a "cheater box" to unscramble cable channels you don't have? Is it a federal or state issue? How easy is it for cable companies to find out that you're unscrambling channels, and how can they punish you? If the person using the box is not the person whose name is on the cable bill, who gets in trouble?
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crimson5 asked me to ask because my LJ gets more readers than his. ;) His name's on his cable bill, and his roommate just got a cheater box to watch other channels... How much risk is he in?
What is the legality of using a "cheater box" to unscramble cable channels you don't have? Is it a federal or state issue? How easy is it for cable companies to find out that you're unscrambling channels, and how can they punish you? If the person using the box is not the person whose name is on the cable bill, who gets in trouble?
crimson5 asked me to ask because my LJ gets more readers than his. ;) His name's on his cable bill, and his roommate just got a cheater box to watch other channels... How much risk is he in?