Saskatchewan Sounds Alarm on Fake Online Casino Adverts
Saskatchewan residents are being targeted by fake online casino ads purporting to be the online divisions of the province’s brick-and-mortar casinos.
LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE:Lotteries and Gaming Saskatchewan (LGS) has launched a warning campaign to inform residents about scam online advertisements claiming to offer online games and experiences, despite the current ban on online casinos in the province.
The fraudulent ads use stolen logos and branding from renowned land-based casinos like Dakota Dunes and Casino Regina to create the illusion of legitimacy and deceive users. These land-based casinos do not currently provide online versions of their casino games.
PlayNow, an online casino operated by the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA), is the only entity permitted to offer online casino games in the jurisdiction.
According to LGS, the scammers aim to obtain their victims’ credit card details and other sensitive banking data for malicious purposes.
If you see a Facebook or other social media ad for an online version of Dakota Dunes Casino, Casino Regina or any other land-based casino in Saskatchewan, don’t click on it. Scammers use these types of fake ads to defraud people by stealing credit card numbers and other banking information. Scammers are constantly evolving their tactics, and it’s important for people to protect their personal and financial information.
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A Growing Concern Across North America
The problem of online casino scams is not isolated to Saskatchewan; rather, it's a widespread issue affecting casinos throughout North America, including those operated by SIGA.
Last month, Kansas state authorities warned of fake social media links claiming to lead to the websites of Kansas Star, Prairie Band, and Winstar casino. The phishing scams promise a nonexistent $1,500 bonus for users who click on the link and register.
River Cree Resort & Casino, located in Alberta, was also the target of an AI scam in January. The bogus ad appeared on social media platforms and showed a doctored image of Baily Nitti, a former reporter for local news channel CityNews, endorsing a scam app that purportedly linked to River Cree.
LGS urges residents to report any fake casino ads they encounter on social media directly to the platform. Casino Regina and Casino Moose Jaw also recently warned players about potential online casino scams via their social media channels.
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