Our report into how the gaming industry keeps children playing and paying, through tactics like loot boxes, battle passes, and in-game currency.
A problem hiding in plain sight?
Our 2023 report reveals financial risks facing children and young people online.
Children and money muling
Tracy Carpenter from CIFAS discusses the rise of fraudulent activity involving children, including recruitment through social media messages and gaming chats.
Habits to help avoid online rip-offs
Vicki and Chelsea discuss ways to respond to online fraud, including fake delivery texts and QR code scams.
Guest blog: David Zendle on video game monetisation
Why games now operate as sales platforms, through loot boxes and gacha style mechanics, and what we should do about it.
