The Curaçao Gaming Control Board recently issued an urgent warning to the public, naming an online gambling site called "trumpbet.cc" which is neither authorized nor legally licensed, yet blatantly misuses the official logo and digital authorization seals of the regulatory body, attempting to deceive players into believing it is a regulated legal platform. Simply put, this is a "fake" website flying the flag of a Curaçao license. The regulatory body emphasized in its statement that the website and its associated domain group use exactly the same promotional copy and template, likely belonging to an organized fraud network, making it extremely difficult to trace funds due to cryptocurrency transactions. Want to know how to identify compliant gambling platforms and avoid pitfalls? The PASA official website continuously provides regulatory updates and license inquiry guides.
One, "TrumpBet" Exposed: Misuse of LOGO, Forgery of Authorization
The Curaçao Gaming Control Board pointed out in an official announcement that the trumpbet.cc website has three major violations:
False license statement: Claims to have Curaçao authorization, but is unlicensed
Misuse of official symbols: Unauthorized use of the regulatory body's LOGO and digital authorization seals to mislead the public
Fabricated operational history: Claims to have provided fully licensed crypto and fiat gambling services since 2017
The regulatory body urges players to verify the legal status of operators through its official license registration system before placing bets.
Two, More than One "Trump": Template Fraud Network Surfaces
An independent investigation by Asia Gaming Brief found that trumpbet.cc is not an isolated case, but part of a large fraudulent website group. These sites share the same visual template, marketing copy, and technical architecture, including but not limited to the following domains:
trump777.bet
trumpsino.digital
All sites use the exact same description: "Blockchain-based crypto casino, transparent smart contracts, secure betting, operating since 2017." This "copy-paste" style of website creation allows fraudsters to quickly activate new URLs after one domain is blocked, continuing their scams.
Three, Upgraded Crypto Gambling Scams: Why Are They Harder to Trace?
The "cleverness" of these scams lies in fully utilizing the characteristics of cryptocurrencies:
Payment is anonymous: Blockchain transactions make it difficult to trace the flow of funds
Cross-border operations: Servers and teams are distributed globally, blurring regulatory jurisdiction
Rapid iteration: Using social media and affiliate marketing for precise targeting, quickly shifting after gaining trust
Once players transfer crypto assets to these platforms, it's basically money down the drain—no license, no regulation, no recourse.
Four, How to Protect Yourself? Three Suggestions from the Regulatory Body
Facing increasingly "professional" phishing sites, players need to establish basic security awareness:
Check licenses: Only recognize the list of licensed operators published on the regulatory body's official website
Examine domain names: Be wary of websites with strange suffixes similar to well-known brands (such as .cc, .click, .bet)
Read the copy: Directly blacklist template-based sites with typos and excessive promises of "instant withdrawals"
The Curaçao Gaming Board's proactive "anti-fake" move not only protects its own brand reputation but also reminds global players once again: Regulation is not just for show, but you need to find the real regulators first.
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