PPI spammers fined £250k in landmark case

The two men sent millions of unsolicited texts to consumers about claiming for mis-sold PPI. They breached regulations that stop mobile phones and landlines being used unless they are requested by the owner. ICO director of operations Simon Entwisle the public had become increasingly concerned about the illegal marketing texts and calls. "These are often made by rogue companies claiming to offer pay outs for accidents a person has never had or PPI claims that they are not necessarily entitled to," he said. "While companies can phone people to sell them the latest product or serv...