Xplosion ordered to pay out over 'click-jacking'
An Isle of Man-based company has been fined more than £1 million by a UK telecoms regulator for a telephone scam.
Using a tactic known as 'click-jacking', Xplosion tricked customers into signing up to weekly charges of £4.50 for quizzes, competitions and videos.
People unwittingly subscribed by clicking links on hard-to-spot pop-up adverts on websites including quiz site QUIZM8 and pornographic websites such as Xvidland.
The Phone-paid Services Authority, which regulates premium-rate numbers, received 252 complaints about the scam.
In addition to the fine, Xplosion has been banned from operating phone-paid services for five years, and must pay out more than £150,000 in refunds.
Hospitality bosses to attend 'call to arms' meeting
Rate of inflation falls to 3.2%
Business will suffer 'significant' loss during the TT
TT merchandise provider makes upfront payment for contract
Hunt for new Steam Packet non-executives
Public disappointment after decision to sell ex-Newson's buildings
