Russian Affiliate Program "Gambler Panel" Fuels Surge in Cryptocurrency Scam Gambling Sites
By
mikhael
Slow-proofed and worth the wait. Worth its weight in flour.
Summary
KrebsOnSecurity investigates a Russian affiliate program called "Gambler Panel" that has been fueling hundreds of scam online gambling websites. These sites use deceptive social media ads to lure victims with free credits, then steal any cryptocurrency funds deposited by players. The affiliate program openly describes itself as a "soulless project made for profit," and has enabled a rapid proliferation of polished but fraudulent gaming platforms.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledA machine-translated version of Gambler Panel's affiliate website.
Gambler Panel that bills itself as a 'soulless project that is made for profit.'
The scam begins with deceptive ads posted on social media that claim the wagering sites are
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