How Social Media Influencers Are Becoming Promoters of Online Betting and Scam Websites

📌 Introduction:

These days, it’s common to see social media influencers promoting “betting games,” “online casinos,” or “money-making apps.” But have you ever stopped to ask why they are doing this? Are these websites legitimate? What are the influencers gaining? And most importantly — is anyone monitoring this growing online threat?

This blog explores the dark truth behind the flashy videos, sponsored reels, and casino coupon codes. What appears to be just another online promotion could be fueling massive international scams — and putting your money at risk.

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💰 Why Are Influencers Promoting These Websites?

A regular brand might offer ₹5,000 to ₹10,000 or just free products to influencers for promotions. But when it comes to online casino or betting platforms — some of which operate illegally from foreign countries — influencers are being offered anywhere between ₹1 lakh to ₹25 lakhs per post or video.

For many influencers, this kind of money is too tempting to turn down — even if it means helping a potential scam.

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❓ Are These Websites Even Legit?

The harsh truth is: most of these betting websites are not verified, and many are outright scams.

Many of them operate from foreign countries with no legal license to operate in India. Yet, influencers still promote them without doing any background checks. Why? Because the law only catches them if a victim directly names the influencer in a police complaint. In most cases, victims only name the website — so influencers stay safe and keep earning.

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🔐 Who Is Monitoring This?

This is a serious concern. Many of these platforms have been linked to:

• Money laundering

• Data theft

• Cross-border scams

• Use of “mule accounts” (bank accounts used to move black money)

Some apps even offer a "panel system" — where a user is told to download an app, link their bank account, and let automatic transfers happen. In return, they receive a small commission while the scammer uses their account to move large sums of money.

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📊 Real Numbers, Real Threat:

During an investigation, one such scam website was found to have received ₹59 crore from 63,000+ users — and this is just one platform. These scams run 24x7, every day, with new websites popping up constantly.

Telegram is full of secret scam groups where international fraudsters recruit Indians, offering commissions to let their personal or company bank accounts be used for transactions.

People from small towns in India are now speaking on video calls with foreign scammers, unknowingly becoming part of illegal global financial chains.

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🚨 Shouldn't There Be a Ban?

Absolutely. These ads should be flagged and banned. Social media platforms must take responsibility, and so should influencers who knowingly promote scams for personal gain.

At the same time, the public must stay alert. If you see an influencer promoting a suspicious website, do not trust them blindly. Fame does not equal trustworthiness.

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✅ Final Thoughts:

While some influencers work hard and build genuine income through effort and ethics, many are chasing easy money by promoting fraudulent websites. If promoting a terrorist would land someone in jail — then why is promoting illegal scam websites that send Indian money abroad going unpunished?

This is not just a legal issue — it’s a question of national economic security and public safety.

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📢 Let’s stay informed. Let’s stay aware. And most importantly, let’s stop supporting digital faces that silently help scammers profit.