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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Rob Knight

Parents fear children will fall victim to ‘gaming fraud’

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One-third of parents fear it is only a matter of time until their children become victims of so-called gamer fraud, according to a survey.

A study of 1,000 parents of children aged between six and 15 found 31 per cent felt powerless to protect them – with 36 per cent fearing their own finances were at risk.

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