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EU cracks down on ringtone-scam websites

by Andrew Willis, Brussels,

Ringtones have become an inescapable part of our everyday lives, with an increasing number of mobile phones bursting into song when receiving an incoming call.

But irrespective of whether you opt for Mariah Carey, a classier Beethoven's Fifth or simply quiet disdain, ringtone scams have risen in recent years across the European union, with children in particular being targeted.

On Tuesday (17 November) the European Commission announced the results of a EU-wide crackdown on compa...

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Scam websites frequently target younger citizens (Photo: Wikipedia)

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