Irish customers overcharged by ringtone firm

A German company selling mobile phone ringtones has been accused of overcharging some Irish customers.

Reports this morning said the Office of the Director of Consumer Affairs signed up to an offer from Jamster to receive six ringtones and six logos for €4 per week.

The move followed complaints that the company was overcharging customers, sending texts in the middle of the night and not ceasing subscriptions when instructed to do so.

This morning's reports said the consumer protection body unsubscribed from the service after four weeks and, upon checking the bill, found it had been charged double the advertised amount.