Spotting Shady Sites
Payment methods that do not match the site
The name on the payment should connect to the site you meant. A personal account, gift cards or a chat address are reasons to stop.
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scams
5 posts tagged "scams".
Spotting Shady Sites
Identity checks versus requests that look wrong
A real identity check uses the company's own page. Passwords, card photos, remote access and deposit demands are a different request.
Spotting Shady Sites
Guaranteed-win language is a consumer warning
A guaranteed win is a consumer warning. Chance, house edge and unplayed games cannot honestly be sold as certainties.
Spotting Shady Sites
Cloned sites and lookalike web addresses
A lookalike address can copy a logo and still be a fake. How to check the domain, ignore the padlock, and stop typing secrets.
Spotting Shady Sites
Withdrawal delays and vague payout language
A dated policy is a process. Vague delays and pressure to deposit again are warnings. How to tell a check from a stall.