Paul Maskell

Paul Maskell, a strategic fraud prevention lead at UK Finance, dives into the dark side of gift cards as a criminal tool. He reveals alarming trends, including over £13 million stolen through these scams in 2023. The discussion highlights how scammers exploit authority and urgency to manipulate victims, exemplified by Sarah's harrowing story. Maskell explains why gift cards are so appealing to criminals and shares practical advice on protecting oneself, like limiting public information and educating employees about scam tactics.