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Premium-rate line scam complaints in UK soar

By Maija Palmer, IT Correspondent

Published: June 8 2009 02:44 | Last updated: June 8 2009 02:44

PhonepayPlus, the regulator for premium-rate phone services, is under pressure to tackle scams.

Complaints about nuisance marketing calls and mobile fraud rose sharply last year as the economic downturn put pressure on individuals and businesses.

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