Spanish directory firm exploiting Irish businesses

Irish businesses are at risk of falling victim to a legal bluff by the Spanish-based European City Guide (ECG), which has misled companies into paying for adverts in its directory.

Irish businesses are at risk of falling victim to a legal bluff by the Spanish-based European City Guide (ECG), which has misled companies into paying for adverts in its directory.

A large number of Irish firms have received forms in the post from the ECG requesting that they update their addresses and contact details for the directory.

However, the small print on the form states that, if businesses sign and return the forms, ...