Amazecell
| Publication date | 31 October 2013 |
|---|---|
| Case reference | 30876 |
| Procedure | Track 2 |
| Adjudicated party | Amazecell |
| Service type | Competition - non-scratchcard |
| Tribunal's final assessment | Very Serious |
| Sanctions |
Code 12 -
4.8.2 (b) Formal reprimand and/or warning Code 12 - 4.8.2 (g) Prohibition all PRS |
| Breaches raised |
Code 12 -
4.8.4 (b) Sanctions |
| Summary | A service provided by the Level 2 provider Amazecell Ltd was the subject of a PhonepayPlus investigation and adjudication (case reference 08341), which resulted in sanctions being imposed by a Tribunal on 27 September 2012. The sanctions imposed by the Tribunal included a fine of £300,000 and general refunds. In addition, an administrative charge of £10,117 was imposed. The Level 2 provider failed to pay the fine within the time period specified. The Executive raised the following potential breach of the PhonepayPlus Code of Practice (12th Edition) (the "Code") • Paragraph 4.8.4 (b) – Failure to comply with a sanction The Tribunal upheld the breach. The Tribunal considered the breach to be very serious. It issued a formal reprimand and a prohibition on the Level 2 provider from providing, or having any involvement in, any premium rate service for a period of three years (starting from the date of publication of this decision), or until payment of the full amount due in the sum of £252,074.77 and the instant administrative charges (£3,875), whichever is the later. |
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