The Public Ministry of Buenos Aires Province has launched a series of recommendations aimed at preventing fraud and protecting users on illegal betting platforms. The initiative, framed within the ‘Clear Justice’ program, seeks to guide victims about common fraudulent practices on these unauthorized sites.
Alerts and Guidance for Victims
Authorities specifically warned about demands for additional transfers under concepts such as ‘fees’, ‘commissions’, or ‘homologation charges’ for withdrawal of winnings. These practices are clear signals of fraudulent operations seeking to obtain more money from bettors with no intention of paying out prizes.
The Public Ministry recommended that those affected preserve all available digital evidence: screenshots of chats, emails, usernames, and transfer receipts. This documentation is fundamental for filing effective criminal complaints.
Massive Blocking of Unauthorized Sites
The Specialized Cybercrime Prosecution Office, led by prosecutor Patricio Ferrari, achieved the blocking of 537 gambling websites operating without authorization in the province. This action was carried out in coordination with IPLyC president Gonzalo Atanasof, emphasizing the importance of channeling demand toward legally authorized operators.
These measures reflect a regulatory approach that could serve as a reference for other Latin American markets in their fight against illegal gambling and consumer protection.
Diego Ramírez
Diego Ramírez, un apasionado del fútbol de toda la vida originario de Lima (Perú), convirtió su pasión por el deporte y las estadísticas en una carrera en el periodismo digital. Durante la última década, ha cubierto todo tipo de temas, desde los principales torneos de fútbol y los mercados de apuestas hasta los casinos online y la evolución de la normativa en toda América Latina.
Especialidades: predicciones de fútbol, reseñas de casas de apuestas, noticias sobre iGaming, regulación de las apuestas y marketing de afiliados.
