This time I'll mention no names...
Whilst it's great Ofcom and the OFT are finally looking into the disgrace that is children's apps - from the Smurfs to Playmobil Pirates - offering virtual items for £69.99 a pop, there's been a lack of publicity about other devious deeds in the mobile industry.
Even with all the press that went with the announcement of OFT investigation last week, I can't think of any other news outlet that covered clickable premium rate ads in children's games.
But, as bad as that is, simply having a mobile telephone number is enough for many a premium rate operator to help themselves to your phone credit, £4.50 p/w at a time. Then, when they're questioned about this they'll claim it was probably your kid who clicked on an ad in such an app you foolishly let them use when you were busy.
Google 'unsolicited reverse rate SMS' for some examples. I'll mention no names this time.
Biting the hand that feeds IT
