Re:Tech CEO Sentenced to 5 Years in IP Address Scheme
by hattmall on Wednesday October 18, 2023 @12:12AM
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Sounds like using an Adblocker could technically constitute wire fraud. Especially if the service offers a paid version without ads.
Re:Tech CEO Sentenced to 5 Years in IP Address Scheme
by anonymfus on Wednesday October 18, 2023 @11:19AM
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I think no, as the clause says "transmits or causes to be transmitted", while ad blocking extensions block specific transmissions. But may be if you use such extension to block a disclaimer on paywalled website which obscures "read more" button, and press that button, causing website to transmit to you a paywalled content, that would be a wire fraud.
So if you are doing things purely for anonymity it's OK, but if you are registering many email addresses to overcome email service's per account free storage limit, or if you order sex toy delivery for new identity to get a first buyer's discount multiple times, then as I understand that could be a wire fraud.