How To Spot An online Sportsbook Scam

Great pointers Tony. With Illinois just getting in on the action to make wagers on sportsbooks, this comes in handy!!

Thanx,

Lips

Great, thank you, should have read that before bestake...

"2. Location & Certification: Online sportsbooks must belicensed and regulated by the nation in which they conduct business."

How do you verify this though? They can say they are licensed on their website. How do you really verify it?

You can check the website of the regulator.  They should show their list of licence holders.  If they are not on the list, they are unlikely regulated.

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thanks for the post.. its really a big help especially for me... cheers!!! :)

Many thanks for this post, man...Yeah, I do think outrageous online casino promos are a dead giveaway.  :/

so possibly, they're just getting our details to send to another bookmaker? i've been seeing a lot of websites recently that when you click their about us, it just goes back to the main page.

Thanks for the post!!! It helps a lot  :)

I can't believe I'm just now seeing this post! Yes it does help a great deal! :-bd

I'm very new to online betting so thank you very much, this is going into bookmarks!

This is very interesting topic and very helpful, I was cheated few times and now I only betting on big sportsbook and that is my recommendation for everyone, stick to the best and most famous bookies. 

Thank you for posting this informations,they are realy helpfull.

I  didn't experiment a lot with an unproven names in the industry but this post is very useful.Thanks.

I had no idea of watching all these things when I made ​​a betting account , but it's good to know and I'll be more careful. Good tips !

Thank you, I guess all we need to do is to place our bet in the most reliable website. It is always a matter of reading the terms and condition and reading some review about the website that we are planning to place our bet with.  (OO)

6. Do a google search for any new online bookie. If people are talking about it through many sites and forums, that should be a good sign.

I guess it will always be best if you will read the terms and condition of that website. Also there are a lot of reviews available on the online web I guess there's nothing wrong if you'll gonna check the internet first.

I guess it will always be best if you will read the terms and condition of that website. Also there are a lot of reviews available on the online web I guess there's nothing wrong if you'll gonna check the internet first.

You have already said that, in slightly different words, a few months ago. Why did you feel the need to repeat?

The main post from TS is changed or am I misreading something? I actually am interested to read about the subject and was curious if things like visual perception and shifting informationstreams in somebody's personal invironment are noticed.

Just to be clear, here's the way you can prove if its legit or not, thank me later!

1. License to Trust: A legitimate online sportsbook proudly flaunts its license. If it's as elusive as a unicorn, consider it a red flag.

2. Secure the Perimeter: Any credible sportsbook will fortify its site with the latest encryption tech. If it's playing hide-and-seek with HTTPS, abort mission!

3. User Reviews - The Sherlock Holmes Approach: Dive deep into user reviews like a detective on a mission. If the testimonials are more fiction than fact, your gut instinct is your trusty sidekick.

4. Beware of the Phantom Bonuses: When an offer sounds too good to be true, it usually is! Beware of phantom bonuses that vanish into thin air faster than Houdini. 

5. Customer Support: The Oracle of Truth: If customer support is MIA or speaks in riddles, reconsider your allegiance. A reliable sportsbook values its patrons and communicates with the clarity of a mountain spring. 

6. Transaction Transparency: The financial trail should be crystal clear. If withdrawals are akin to solving a Rubik's Cube blindfolded, reconsider your alliance with the enigma. 

7. Too Much Hush-Hush: Legitimate sportsbooks operate in the daylight. If secrecy is their modus operandi, it's time to unmask the charade!