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Tue 06 Jun 2009Bill aims to stamp out premium rate scams and abuses
NEW LEGISLATION designed to stamp out widespread scams and other sharp practices in the operation of premium rate services is to be brought before the Cabinet today.
The Premium Rates Services Bill proposed by Minister for Communications Éamon Ryan proposes substantial fines for abuses by operators of popular phone services such as ringtones, wallpapers, chatlines, competitions and information services, The Irish Timesunderstands.
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