Interest in betting and the online casino market has been growing in recent years, and is also boosted by sports tournaments such as the Qatar World Cup. However, distrust, as well as claims and even complaints from users have also increased. The so-called ‘sports bets’ are not alien to that.
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How to avoid fraud in online casino bets?
One of the reasons why an online casino user might feel and/or be victim of fraud or cyber theft These are the confusing clauses used by some bookmakers, which make it difficult to withdraw the prize or winnings effectively, in addition to the risk of misuse of personal data.
For avoid falling into the risk of ‘traps’ with bets in online casinos, Ozren Tomic, Fundalor CTO, gives some recommendations to take into account and access reliable platforms.
In recent years, online betting players have increased, but also the risk of fraud or scams. (Freepik master1305)
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*security protocols
“With the increase in fraud and cyber theftonline casinos are required to use much stricter security protocols to protect players’ bank details.” points out Ozren Tomic.
In view of the foregoing, it recommends user to investigate on the web page of each gambling house and verify which entities support itIf it is a secure platform, the information must be easily accessible. He gave the Cloudflare network as an example, noting that it has technology that improves the security and performance of websites.
Also, SSL certificate which is “standard technology for keeping an Internet connection secure, which backs up personal data, preventing criminals from reading or changing the information”, says Tomic.
*Requirements and ‘fine print’ on the withdrawal of profits
Some bookmakers ask players to bet a certain number of times, but eliminate the chances that the player will be able to comply with that request, thus the bookmaker keeps the winnings in the end.
“Players should read very pay attention to the terms and conditions of promotions to avoid negative surprises. For example, it is important to review what are the opportunities offered by the platform and that it is without complicated clauses”, indicates Tomic.
He added that, in general, the withdrawal of winnings from each player is made in less than 48 hours. However, there is cases where online casino players find that when trying to collect their winnings they have a lot of requirements to meet, As the rollover (number of times you must bet before you can withdraw the profits) and end up becoming restrictions.
In recent years, online betting players have increased, but so has the risk of scams and fraud. (Macrovector)
*Beware of accessing through spam and very attractive promotions
Be very careful with spam messages, invitations to fictitious pages or rather flashy promotions, as they can be the lure for cyber theft.
To access an online betting platform you must find out first with which bodies the platform is being regulatedin a way that guarantees the legitimacy of their actions.
One of the companies that can guarantee that the casino is following the highest security standards with a secure website protected by tools (such as Cloudflare and SSL) is MGA.
*Let there be personalized advice
Ozren Tomić advises making sure that the platform provides constant customer service, monitoring and support on the platform, so that there is a good gaming experience.
“There are online casinos that do not offer 24/7 direct support to resolve any issues and answer any questions players may have”Tomic questioned.
In recent years, online betting players have increased, but so has the risk of scams and fraud. (Freepik)
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Know that:
- You should find the license number and the active link in the footer of the online casino.
- Check reviews online, there may be users who report that the casino takes a long time to deliver winnings.
- The list of original games from online casinos and live casino, be wary if it is displayed with low quality.
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