Summary

  • Hundreds of online gambling sites that con individuals out of cryptocurrency deposits have popped up in recent weeks, reportedly thanks to a Russian affiliate programme called Gambler Panel.
  • The sites lure in users with the promise of free credits, which can then be used to play games that ask users to wager on each action.
  • But when users try to withdraw any claimed winnings, the sites reject the request and ask for a verification deposit of cryptocurrency to be made before any money can be distributed.
  • This starts a cycle of further wagering and more deposits, with users being ultimately conned out of all their invested funds.
  • Gambler Panel provides the content and detailed strategies for fleecing players, and offers affiliates the chance to earn up to 70% of the profit.
  • The programme has more than 20,000 affiliates, who earn a minimum of $10 for each verification deposit.

By BrianKrebs

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