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Hot Mobile Accused of Hiding Costs Behind “Free” Gifts and Device Deals
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
100% centerFirst reported by Mako · Jun 14, 2026
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What happened
Hot Mobile is facing fresh allegations that it misled a retiree into expensive phone and accessory purchases he believed were free gifts. The company denies wrongdoing, but the story follows earlier complaints, a ministry fine, and a class-action settlement involving the carrier.
- 01A retiree says Hot Mobile charged him 27,172 shekels after promising free gifts.
- 02He says two iPhones, accessories, and a robot vacuum were misrepresented as part of the deal.
- 03The article cites similar complaints from other customers and past enforcement action.
- 04Hot Mobile says the transactions were valid and the case was resolved with the customer.
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