A group known as “Top Slots” is believed to be behind fake Facebook and Instagram posts falsely claiming a partnership with Jake’s 58 and offering bonus rewards to lure users
Jake’s 58 Casino Hotel in Islandia wants people to know about a tricky scam. This scam says the casino offers online gambling. The casino says fake posts on social media use the casino’s brand to trick people into joining illegal gaming websites.
Top Slots” Scam Targets Jake’s 58 with Fake Online Gambling Ads
A group calling itself “Top Slots” seems to be behind this scam. People have seen these fake posts on Facebook and Instagram. These posts try to get people to sign up by offering rewards like bonus points. They also lie about working with Jake’s 58.
Casino bosses stressed that Jake’s 58 does not offer any type of online casino gambling. The head of Suffolk OTB, Phil Boyle, made it crystal clear that any suggestion the casino provides online slots, poker, or table games is untrue and against New York State law. He shared that at least one person had already been tricked by the scam and lost money after giving out sensitive bank information.
Boyle mentioned the casino took quick action when they found out about the problem. They put up warnings all over their online platforms and told the police about it. He pointed out that while you can bet on sports and horse races in New York, casino games on the internet are still not allowed in the state.
Fake Casino Ads Exploit Trusted Names Like Jake’s 58 and Caesars, Experts Warn
Boyle pointed out that Jake’s 58 was not the only casino being targeted. He explained that other venues across the state had seen similar scams. These involved criminals pretending to be casino brands to look trustworthy. Digital security experts agree with the casino’s warnings. Tech expert Lance Ulanoff told News 12 Long Island that users should be wary of unexpected offers on social media. He noted that scammers often use messages that look friendly or familiar to trick people into sharing personal information.
Jake’s 58 is not the only casino dealing with this problem. Casinos across the country where online gambling is against the law have seen similar scams. Fake ads have used the names of places like Golden Nugget, Caesars, and tribal casinos to push illegal gambling websites. Many of these sites are based offshore and run with little oversight.
If you think you have come across a fake site, you should tell the police. Officials also warn people not to click on odd links or download stuff from unknown places. Doing so could put you at risk for identity theft or money scams.
