Why report?
Illegal IPTV sites and fake football-subscription offers cause real harm: bank fraud, data theft, funding of illicit activity. Reporting them helps the authorities act and protects other users. Reporting is free and quick.
How to recognise an IPTV scam
- A tiny price for 'all channels' of football (a few euros a month).
- No legal notice, no identifiable company, contact only via messaging.
- Payment demanded only in cryptocurrency, gift card or bank transfer.
- Unrealistic promises: '100% legal', 'no outages', 'all competitions'.
- Frequently changing domain names and suspiciously perfect reviews.
Who to contact in France?
| Body | For what | Where |
|---|---|---|
| ARCOM | Sports and audiovisual piracy | arcom.fr |
| SignalConso (DGCCRF) | Commercial scam, consumer dispute | signal.conso.gouv.fr |
| PHAROS | Illegal content online | internet-signalement.gouv.fr |
| Cybermalveillance | Fraud, malware, victim support | cybermalveillance.gouv.fr |
| Info Escroqueries | Phone advice for scam victims | 0 805 805 817 (free) |
Steps to report
Report an illegal IPTV site or scam
- 1Gather evidence. Note the site URL, take screenshots of the offer and payment, and keep any emails received.
- 2Identify the right body. Audiovisual piracy: ARCOM. Commercial scam: SignalConso. Illegal content: PHAROS. Fraud or malware: Cybermalveillance.
- 3File the report. Go to the chosen body's official site and complete the form, attaching your evidence.
- 4Protect yourself. If you paid, ask your bank to stop the payment, change your passwords and monitor your accounts.
- 5Choose a legal offer. See our comparison to subscribe to a legal offer with an official broadcaster.