to get control of something or someone, sometimes by offering something in exchange: The article offers tips on how computer users can avoid being reeled in by internet hustlers. (Definition of reel in something/someone from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary Cambridge University Press)
to pull in a rope or an object on the end of a rope by turning a wheel round and round, or to release something in the same way: Slowly the fisherman reeled in his line, bringing the fish ashore. The firefighters reeled out the hoses from their fire engine. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.
Malware and viruses\n\n If you try to find cheaper or free versions of your favorite games, then you risk inadvertently downloading viruses and malware instead. This is also the case when you access cheat codes or purchase items through third-party sellers.
If you don't have permission from the owner, downloading music, games, movies or TV shows for free that you would normally pay for can break the law it is illegal downloading.