Scammers Impersonate Trusted Brands in Gambling Ads to Drive Casino Traffic

Cybersecuritynews •Tushar Subhra Dutta • July 3, 2026

Scammers are hijacking trusted brand names to push people toward online casinos unrelated to those companies. Instead of building fake bank sites or phishing emails, they exploit the trust people place in familiar logos. The scam starts simply. A consumer scrolling , Instagram, TikTok, or Threads sees an ad claiming a familiar brand, such as […]

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Scammers Exploit Trusted Brands to Promote Fake Gambling Apps Scammers are creating counterfeit Google Play Store pages using trusted brand names to promote Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) linked to online casinos. The fraudulent activity primarily occurs through paid social media advertisements on platforms like Instagram, Threads, and TikTok. Consumers are misled by ads featuring familiar logos, leading them to believe they are engaging with legitimate brands. This tactic exploits the trust associated with well-known companies, potentially impacting a broad audience of online users. The current status indicates ongoing fraudulent campaigns, with no immediate resolution reported. Users are urged to remain vigilant against such scams. 2 sources 49

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Scammers Impersonate Trusted Brands in Gambling Ads to Drive Casino Traffic

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