Pupils set for 'ringtone lessons'

According to the BBC, children in England and Wales are to be given lessons in how to avoid scams and hidden charges when downloading mobile phone ringtones.

Industry watchdog Phonepay Plus is urging 4,300 secondary schools to join a scheme to raise awareness among pupils of the potential pitfalls.

It has created a lesson on ringtones for the information and communication technology curriculum.

Phonepay Plus received more than 8,000 mobile-related complaints in 2007/8.

That is an increase of 108% on the previous year. In the first three months of 2008 alone, the watchdog received more than 4,500 complaints.

emily | 10:18 AM | News, Buzz |
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