Ringtone websites’ hidden charges ‘exploiting’ children

More than 90% of websites selling ringtones for mobile phones to children and teenagers are misleading them with unclear charges and confusing information, an investigation by the European commission has found. The Sunday Times Online reports.

"The tactics include signing up users to subscriptions when they believe they are downloading one-off tunes and using free offers to lure them into long-term paid contracts.

Brussels is to announce this week that it will launch inquiries into dozens of British ringtone websites, in addition to many others across Europe."

emily | 10:58 AM | News, Buzz |
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