Massive Network of 1200+ Fake Online Gambling Sites Exposed
2025-07-31
A massive network of over 1200 fake online gambling websites is using social media platforms like Discord to lure victims with deceptive ads. These sites claim partnerships with popular personalities, offering large free credits, but ultimately steal cryptocurrency deposits. The scammers use a shared API key and unique Bitcoin wallets, employing tactics like "verification deposits" to defraud users. A 17-year-old developer uncovered the network, revealing its scale and operation, similar to "pig butchering" scams but with lower investment, less risk, and higher efficiency.
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online gambling