In a sting operation backed by the People (a British newspaper), reporters from the paper caught various retailers selling pre paid credit cards without ID checks. Kids are known to use these cards for purchasing alcohol, weapons and gambling online.

From it’s research, the People established that that UK youngsters can obtain pre-payment cards for as little as £3 from shops and newsagents with negligible checks on age, name or address.

These cards can then be used by youngsters to buy adult goods and services online.

The teenager used by the …

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