Maryland AG warns of betting scams as March Madness heats up

BALTIMORE, MD—With March Madness gripping the nation, Maryland’s Attorney General’s Office issued a consumer alert this week, urging basketball fans to steer clear of illegal betting scams and aggressive marketing schemes during the NCAA tournament season. The guidance, released as betting activity surges, highlights the risks of unregulated online gambling platforms, including fraud and identity theft. Attorney General Anthony Brown’s […]

Attorney General warns of Super Bowl scams, fraud

BALTIMORE, MD—Super Bowl LIX is almost here, but scammers have been working all year-long to come up with new ways to take advantage of unsuspecting fans. Attorney General Anthony G. Brown is warning consumers to be vigilant against fraud related to betting, tickets or prizes, streaming services, and even merchandise. Common Super Bowl Scams: Online Betting Scams: Illegal betting websites […]