| Online sports betting are an increasing business | | | | or relatives for recommendations. |
| modality. Their rapid growth has lead to several frauds | | | | 2- Be conscious of the probably frauds you might be |
| and scandals. Large amounts of money are on stake | | | | victim of. |
| and this opens a door to malicious persons who find | | | | Do never answer emails in which your favorite booker |
| here an intricate way of making illegal easy money | | | | or casino asks you for a password or personal details. |
| stealing it from you and other honest gamblers. | | | | Someone will most likely be faking their identity so as |
| So, how to avoid online sports betting frauds? The | | | | to get your data and steal you once they obtain it. |
| answer can be resumed in two parts: | | | | Email spam for example will try to obtain your login |
| 1. Bet only with recognized bookers or at known and | | | | name and pass to bleed launder funds. |
| certified online casinos | | | | You can be tempted by fraudulent bookies or casinos |
| 2. Be aware of the different possible frauds so as to | | | | by being offered high bonuses that once you get |
| be alert in case you get to be tempted. | | | | involve you will later be denied based on senseless |
| 1- Minimize your chances of becoming a victim of | | | | excuses. Criminals may manoeuvre odds to their |
| betting fraud by placing your bets only at an eCOGRA | | | | favour. When your losses seem to be unusual, you |
| (e-Commerce Online Gambling Regulation and | | | | should better open your eyes and do some search. |
| Assurance) certified casinos or with recognized sports | | | | There are countless ways you could be stolen betting |
| books. Ecogra is a non-profit organization established in | | | | online, so common sense will always be the best |
| 2002 in order to regulate the online betting market and | | | | advice here. Remember that no one will give you |
| it aims to establish fair gaming practices. Do not | | | | anything for free, and always keep your eyes open if |
| hesitate to spend some time finding out about your | | | | you receive promises of miraculous bets that will lead |
| sports book, ask for personal references, ask friends | | | | you to instant wealth. |