First and foremost, Mr. Nessel reminds residents that gambling should only be done as a form of entertainment, and creates guidelines for when and how much to gamble if they decide to participate in sports gambling. We encourage Michigan residents to do the same.
news release
Attorney General Dana Nessel
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LANSING – As Sunday’s Super Bowl approaches, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is warning residents about potential scams, risks and sometimes deceptive Internet gaming sites.
“The Super Bowl is the biggest game of the year for players, fans, gambling platforms and, sadly, bad actors trying to rip off Michiganders with gambling,” Nessel said.
Mr. Nessel reminded residents that, first and foremost, gambling should only be done as a form of entertainment, and if Michigan residents decide to participate in sports gambling, they should know when and how much to gamble. We encourage the creation of guidelines for If gambling is a problem for you or someone in your life, seek help through the Michigan Problem Gambling helpline online or by calling 800-270-7117.
AG Nessel shares the following tips in a video on how to protect yourself when gambling through online services: Tips for Online Gamblers.
The Michigan-licensed internet sports betting platform has partnered with Detroit Casinos and Tribal Casinos to allow consumers to bet on a variety of sporting events through its website and mobile app. Use the following tips to protect yourself from predatory and misleading sports betting platforms.
- Research online platforms. Read reviews on sites like the Better Business Bureau (BBB) and Trust Pilot. Avoid reviews from sites related to the sports betting industry.
- View details. The Platform may require Users to stake their own money before accessing advertised bonuses. Not all bets count towards these promotions.
- Please know the risks. Risk-free bets may not be what they seem. Some platforms offer “risk-free bets” of $1,000 or more. In many cases, if a user loses a bet, they will not get their money back. Instead, it will be credit that can only be used to gamble on that platform.
- Understand the restrictions on access to your account. The Platform reserves the right to restrict any User’s activities without warning, as well as for suspected illegal activities. The platform suspended users for “unfair advantage” or “irregular play patterns.” The platform has also been known to freeze accounts when someone is doing well or trying to withdraw their winnings.
If you plan to bet on the Super Bowl or other sporting events, check out the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) website for a list of licensed Internet sports betting providers and information about legal leagues and betting. please.
Residents can report illegal or suspicious gambling activity to the MGCB at:
- 888-314-2682 – Anonymous Tips Only Phone Line
- [email protected] – Email tips are not anonymous
“There are many steps you can take to protect your identity online, not just on game day, but every day,” Nessel added. “Use a unique password for each account, sign up for two-factor authentication, and always use caution before clicking on links in emails or texts that claim to be from these sites.”
Ahead of last year’s Super Bowl, a cyberattack was discovered that affected popular sports gambling platforms DraftKings, FanDuel, and BetMGM. These apps present targets to intruders and bad actors, potentially including the banking and financial information of millions of consumers, so working with a reputable gaming retailer comes with some risk. may be accompanied.
In the aftermath of a breach, malicious parties may attempt to use your email address and password to log into your compromised account or other accounts. Here are steps you can take to control and protect your personal information.
- Stay alert. If your personal information is compromised, affected companies must notify you. Save all notifications and follow the recommended steps.
- Protect your account. Change all public passwords. If you use that password for other accounts, change those passwords as well. Always use strong passwords.
- Set two-step or multi-factor authentication requirements for each account. Most financial and social media sites have this option. Because of this, the user must use his second form of ID (usually her PIN number) to log in.
- If your social security number or financial information was included in the breach, we will freeze your credit. This will prevent data thieves from opening accounts in your name while the freeze is in place. A credit freeze can be placed by contacting each of the three major credit bureaus:
Equifax online or by phone 888-378-4329
Visit Experian online or call 888-397-3742.
TransUnion online or call 800-680-7289 - Monitor your financial accounts and credit report.
- Delete unused accounts.
Consumer protection is just a click or call away. To report fraud, file a complaint, or obtain additional information, please contact the Michigan Attorney General’s Office.
consumer protection team
P.O. Box 30213
Lansing, Michigan 48909
517-335-7599
Fax: 517-241-3771
Toll-free: 877-765-8388
online complaint form
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