Report online casino scammers to BBB Scam Tracker, FTC.gov, IC3.gov, or licensing authorities. For Australian players, use ACMA's interactive gambling complaint form . From 2022-2025, BBB received nearly 200 scam reports and over 10,000 complaints . Document everything before reporting .
BBB Scam Tracker
BBB.org — nearly 200 scam reports and 10,000+ complaints received [citation:3]
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
FTC.gov or 877-FTC-HELP [citation:3]
FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)
IC3.gov or 202-324-3000 [citation:3]
Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA)
Interactive gambling complaint form online, or post to PO Box Q500, Queen Victoria Building, NSW 1230 [citation:7]
State Attorney General
Iowa Attorney General: 515-281-5926 [citation:3]
Whistleblower System (Money Laundering)
Report suspicions of money laundering in gambling anonymously [citation:6]
If you wish to remain anonymous, ensure your details or file uploads do not allow conclusions about personal data [citation:6].
Example 1:
Player won $1,900 playing slots — told game wasn't allowed in state when withdrawing, but no warning when depositing [citation:3].
Example 2:
Player won $300 with free spins — casino demanded deposit to withdraw, terms not listed anywhere [citation:3].
If you suspect money laundering in connection with online gambling, you can submit a report anonymously [citation:6]. Relevant areas include:
🏆 Important:
Document everything before reporting. The whistleblower system is not suitable for filing police reports [citation:6].
Great explanation! I've been playing for years and never had issues. Just stick to licensed casinos.
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