Online Sports Betting Scams: Don’t Fall for the Scammers’ Tricks!

 

 

Online sports betting is more popular nowadays. It's becoming socially acceptable, especially since people are spending more hours at home because of the Covid-19 pandemic. This week our Trend Micro Check Team will educate us about these Common Tactics & Risks of Sports Betting Scams.

 

 

Scam Websites

 

 

 

Scamdicappers

 

Scamdicappers are scammers posing as legitimate sports handicappers, they promote their businesses on social media platforms promising guaranteed winnings.

 

 

 

 

 

They may pressure you to place a bet in a hurry, claiming there are only “limited spots.”

Betting Syndicates

 

They claim to be a betting group that helps you better select picks and place bets, and that you can share winnings with other syndicate members. To sign up, you will have to pay a compulsory fee. 

 

 

 

 

How can you protect yourself? Stay informed.  Read the full article here.

 

 

You can also use our Free Tool: Trend Micro Check to detect scams with ease!