Suppose this is a reminder that any provider you pay for, this may happen to them and you'd be left with no money. For that reason I'd advise only small subscriptions at a time
The article made it sound like the service was also selling modded set-top boxes, which unfortunately I'm not surprised attracted negative attention.
This will probably be hitting every bar and expat club / home in Benidorm and the surrounding areas hard right now. It's easier to find an honest politician than it is to meet someone out there who doesn't own a chipped box.
Does anyone know which provider this is?