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Internet TV is becoming popular. Many consumers are choosing to watch television on the Internet to avoid high cable or satellite TV bills. While consumers are trying to save money by watching free TV on the Internet, unscrupulous Internet marketers are taking advantage of this new market for free or cheaper TV. It is important for consumers to be aware of the many web sites that use TV shows to get you to visit the site. Once you view the site, you realize the site only offers trailers of the TV show. Many of these sites simply try to get information such as your email address. Most sites want to sell you a software program that promises to deliver hundreds of free TV channels.

Consumers are confused by the numerous sites selling software and hardware to gain access to free TV. The promise is a consumer will not have a monthly bill once the software or hardware is purchased. Unfortunately, many of these sites are not authorized to provide many of the television shows that are promised. However, many consumers are drawn in by the idea of no longer having to pay a cable or satellite TV bill.

Many of the sites sell software for $50 and promise hundreds of free channels or television shows. The sites rarely disclose the channels that you will actually be able to watch. Once you read the fine print, you will realize the content is actually uploaded by users. The software program is simply a tool to watch videos of programs users upload to share with each other. Much of the quality is lacking and you could watch much of the content for free on other sites.

Thousands of consumers have been scammed by these free television sites. You can visit scamfreeinternet to view a list of the sites that are known scams. Make sure you research before purchasing any software or hardware that promises free Internet TV.