Affiliates Flock to 'Soulless' Scam Gambling Machine
11 days ago
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- #online-scams
- #cryptocurrency-fraud
- Hundreds of scam gambling sites emerged, luring players with free credits and stealing cryptocurrency deposits.
- These sites are part of a Russian affiliate program called 'Gambler Panel,' which promotes fraudulent gambling operations.
- Deceptive social media ads claim partnerships with celebrities, offering $2,500 promo credits to entice victims.
- Players must deposit cryptocurrency to withdraw 'winnings,' but the sites never pay out, leading to total loss.
- Gambler Panel provides affiliates with detailed guides on running scams, including social media strategies and fake casino software.
- Affiliates earn commissions (up to 70%) by driving traffic to these sites, with over 20,000 affiliates involved.
- The program avoids targeting CIS countries (Russia and former Soviet states) to reduce legal risks.
- A 17-year-old researcher exposed Gambler Panel’s scalable scam infrastructure, comparing it to a legitimate business model.
- Silent Push has compiled a list of domains linked to Gambler Panel.
- Scams like these have existed for decades, often involving fake loans, jobs, or other fraudulent schemes.