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CRIMEJul 8 · 17:30 UTCWAFB BATON ROUGECaresse Jackman

BBB warns sports bettors about unlicensed sportsbooks and online gambling scams

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns consumers about unlicensed sportsbooks and online gambling scams, citing nearly 200 scam reports and over 10,000 complaints from 2022 to mid-2025. Issues include fake websites, unclear terms, and difficulty retrieving funds, with red flags like cryptocurrency payment demands and overseas business locations.

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