Unfortunately I can't get at yesterday's 'Working Lunch' programme on the
BBC website, but I'm certain that the ICSTIS regulator said that broadband
was now being hit by these diallers, but can't remember the details of how
the fraudsters did it. It's really annoying when the archive for these
programmes, isn't a full archive.
One person on NTL broadband, had a BT phone line which he used just for
occasional faxes, and this was hit even though the line wasn't used for
internet or email access.
UK-online say If you're using UK Online Broadband, a rogue dialler shouldn'
t affect you at all. However, you can make sure you are 100% safe simply by
ensuring that your old dial-up modem isn't plugged into the phone line, or
is completely removed from your PC.
surefish.co.uk say The risks from diallers are significantly reduced by
switching to broadband, though some experts say it is not entirely safe.
This from http://forums.itweek.co.uk/thread.jsp?forum=11thread=37142
Hi, Just wanted to warn everyone about diallers placed onto your PC by web
sites. We had a £25 charge on our phone bill, which we did not recognise.
Our telephone provider advised it was a internet service, we have Broadband
and have no need for diallers. I remember Spybot picking up a dialler in our
system some time ago, which I deleted.
The UK telephone watchdog ICSTIS, identified the telephone number (0906 734
0024) as going to a German company , ICSTIS gave me their contact info but
advised they cannot fight any case for us, but they have fined this company
£4,000 for breaching certain rules and were issued with a 'formal
reprimand'. The company however advised us we authorised the charges, which
were for an IQ test (our daughter does access these). We argued we would
never agree to pay anything and that the funds have been taken dis-honestly
from us. This company are now ignoring my messages, as I asked them to show
me thier web link so I can see how it is possible to authorise these
charges. as they have not done so, I bevieve thay are theives.
I have not mentioned the company for legal reasons here, but I will if
anyone wants to know privately. Good luck I hope this does not happen to
anyone else.
Jean in Poole
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