BellExpressVu Has Started With Demand Legal Letters to End Users

[Gunsmoke2 - GS2]

This was posted at another site by an end user. Looks like a similar program to the one DTV did in the US.


Originally Posted by in a letter to end-user from BellExpressvu




Bell ExpressVu is investigating individuals receiving Bell ExpressVu encrypted subscription programming without authorization. Illegal reception of Bell ExpressVu's programming is accomplished through the use of modified Bell ExpressVu access cards (sometimes referred to as "test cards"), modified free-to-air (FTA) receivers and other illegal signal theft devices.

We recently obtained business records of an entity that sold illegal signal theft devices. These records show that you purchased equipment that is designed to obtain unauthorized access to Bell ExpressVu's programming. We also obtained the business records of an entity that operated a web site that provided information and other services to individuals who were interested in pirating Bell ExpressVu's programming. These records show that you were a registered member of that web site.

We are contacting you because the operation or possession of illegal signal theft equipment to access Bell ExpressVu's programming constitutes a violation of the Radiocommunication Act (Canada) (the "RCA"). In particular Section 10(1)(b) of the RCA makes it a criminal offence to operate or possess any equipment or device for the purposes of decoding Bell ExpressVu's encrypted subscription programming signal without Bell ExpressVu's authorization. Any person found guilty of such an offence is liable to a fine of up to $5,000 or to imprisonment for a term of up to one year, or to both. In addition, Section 18 of the RCA entitles Bell ExpressVu to sue any person operating or possessing signal theft equipment contrary to Section 10(1)(b) of the RCA for any and all losses or damages suffered by Bell ExpressVu due to such conduct and to obtain other remedies against such persons including an injunction prohibiting such person from operating or possessing satellite signal theft equipment.

Satellite piracy is illegal and results in unfair express to Bell ExpressVu and its paying customers. For this reason, Bell ExpressVu actively pursues legal action against those engaged in the facilitation of signal theft.

Bell ExpressVu is willing to resolve this matter informally rather than commence a legal proceeding against you. In return for your cooperation, Bell ExpressVu is willing to settle its claims against you as of the date this letter provided that you:
a) execute the enclosed Settlement Agreement which sates, in part, that you will not purchase, use, attempt to use or possess illegal signal theft equipment or devices to obtain satellite programming in the future, nor will you have any involvement in the unauthorized reception and use of Bell ExpressVu satellite television programming
b) surrender to Bell ExpressVu all illegally modified Access Cards, FTA receivers or other satellite theft equipment or devices in your possession, custody or control
c) pay to Bell ExpressVu the sum of $1000 for your past wrongful conduct and the damages thereby incurred by Bell ExpressVu.

Should you fail to respond to this letter or should you choose to reject Bell ExpressVu's settlement offer, please be advised that Bell ExpressVu will take appropriate steps to protect its rights, including initiating legal proceedings in court seeking the award of damages and other relief.





GS2

[fixer1]

These letters should come as no surprise to those who have been around a while. We saw this bebore with DTV and we know that the $1,000.00 settlement is one of limited time etc.. Those that receive letters now should be very much aware that their source for the files and cards etc., has decided to take a deal and turn on all their customers. It is not surprising and while it is way too late into the sunset of pirating sat signals, but you will see exactly who walked the walk, when it came to customer protections. It is way too late now for them to do anything but pay the piper. The next step will probably be to take the settlement amounts to $3000-3500, and after that it will go to $5,000 to $10,000. It will not get cheaper and yes they will take you to court and they will win in most cases.

The fact that many of the sources for the files etc., kept logs and other data that they have now exchanged for better deals. For example I got a $20,000.00 fine plus another $30,000.00 in seized assets, and did not turn over any customers period. A dealer near me got a $1,000.00 fine but he did turn over all records etc.

It can and will make a difference to them, and how they proceed. I and others have been warning about these things for a long time now and unfortunately, now the fry pan is getting hot for many who thought they knew otherwise.

My advice is for anyone who gets the letter, and have truly been getting files or cards done, or even FTA codes, is pay the settlement and take a sigh of relief that you did quickly, as the price will go up steadily and quickly. Lawyers will have a field day at your expense and in the end you will lose, one way or the other. Take that from someone who decided to fight it and go through the mill. I still am licking my wounds on that score.

[Quinn_Sucks]

It is not surprising and while it is way too late into the sunset of pirating sat signals, but you will see exactly who walked the walk, when it came to customer protections..

Quinn ran one of the largest illegal download sites in the world. He was also the largest Echostar and Bev card dealer. And what is worse: He still has all the download and sales records from his website and business.

He is going to be deposed soon. And we all know he has no honor. I think it is safe to say he is going to snitch out anybody he can. That is his nature.