Moira,

I guess that brings us to the bottom line?............... sure, BT had no motivation to stop it, as they were providing a "service", and their dealings with premium number renters are entirely legal, and above board.

The problem arises in that the callers to these premium numbers were also customers............... I guess that puts BT in the position of referee?

They could not be allowed to sit in the middle and play Pontius Pilate whilst profiting from crime.

Anyways, Merry Christmas and a Happy & Prosperous New Year to you and yours.

Johnno