YORK, United Kingdom — A survey conducted in the United Kingdom suggests that children using their parents' credit and debit card numbers without their permission are a significant part of the online card fraud problem.
The survey was conducted online on behalf of CPP Ltd., a UK firm which helps consumers protect themselves from card fraud and identity theft. The survey was conducted online with 500 adults and 500 children, aged 8-16, between Oct. 27 and Nov. 2.
The survey found that 20% of the under-16 year old children were going online with their parent's card numbers and making purchases for the most popular gadgets, computer games and fashion accessories. A number of children also reported using their parent's Paypal accounts to make purchases.
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