Expert Comment - How to stay safe from gift card fraud

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Azhar, H. 2025. Expert Comment - How to stay safe from gift card fraud. Canterbury Christ Church University.
AuthorsAzhar, H.
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With the recent rise in gift card fraud, Dr Hannan Azhar, Senior Lecturer in Computing, AI and Cyber Security, featured on ITV Meridian’s evening and lunch time news on Tuesday outlining practical ways consumers can stay safe from scammers. Read his latest Expert Comment with top tips on how to avoid gift card fraud.

KeywordsGift cards; Fraud; Scams; Financial crime; Cyber crime
Year2025
PublisherCanterbury Christ Church University
Official URLhttps://blogs.canterbury.ac.uk/expertcomment/how-to-stay-safe-from-gift-card-fraud/
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