'Tipster' has 'misleading' advertisements banned

A bogus racing tipster who conned thousands of customers in a scam that earned him £300,000 (€371,993) has been banned from placing misleading advertisements by the High Court, it was revealed.

'Tipster' has 'misleading' advertisements banned
Tue, 04 Nov, 2008 - 14:50

A bogus racing tipster who conned thousands of customers in a scam that earned him £300,000 (€371,993) has been banned from placing misleading advertisements by the High Court, it was revealed.

Denis McCarthy sent out mailings offering expert horse racing tipster services under the name D&E Associates, with membership costing up to £397 (€492).

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