Lotteries and Gaming Commission Saskatchewan is warning online gamers to beware of the latest scam in which fraudsters are using Saskatchewan land-based casinos to rip off patrons.
Social media ads for online versions of Dakota Dunes Casino, Casino Regina, or any other physical casino in the provinces are fakes. Scammers are trying to steal credit card numbers or other banking information.
"None of the land-based casinos in Saskatchewan have a legitimate online version, and people who see these types of ads on their social media channels are strongly advised not to click on them," Lotteries and Gaming Saskatchewan (LGS) Vice President of Gaming Steve Tunison said. "Saskatchewan people who wish to gamble online can do so safely and securely on PlayNow.com, which is the only legal online gaming platform in our province."
Players are advised that if they spot one of the fake ads, they can report it to the online outlet where the ads appeared.
"Scam ads are an ongoing issue for land-based casinos across North America, including Casinos Regina and Moose Jaw and casinos operated by the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA)," Tunison said. "The scammers illegally use the logos, images, and branding of these casinos, stolen from the casinos' websites, to create the fake ads."
Saskatchewan people are reminded to always be wary when it comes to social media and other online offers and ads and to guard their credit card, banking and other personal information carefully, says the release through the Government of Saskatchewan website.