Mobile phone contract

[ruthandsam]

My 17 year old son stupidly signed up for a 18 month contract for another person because they didn't have a bank account. They had an agreement that she would pay him the �20 per month for the contract. We saw it coming but she defaulted on the payments so he has been making them out of his own money. He managed to get the mobile phone back (that he doesn't need or want). My question is: is there a loop hole to get him out of the 18 month contract as it was applied for on the internet with no checks made regarding his date of birth / eligibility for credit?

[bednobs]

did he lie about his age? If so, you are on a hiding to nothing - he fraudulently applied fo credit and could be charged

[Nhozu]

i doubt you can get out of the contract; although you should be able to recover the cost from whoever he made the agreement with

[gazza1102]

Could you argue with the phone company that it was irresponsible lending/irresponsible giving of credit facilities. How can companies let someone lie about their age and give them credit without carrying out any checks

[ruthandsam]

Thanks everyone for your answers. They are a great help!