Casino phishing scams
Fake casino messages try to get your login or a payment.
By Ryan Jessop. Last checked .
Key takeaways
- Fake casino messages try to get your login or a payment.
- How they work.
- How to check.
- If you clicked.
In shortFake casino messages try to get your login or a payment. Never follow a link in an unexpected message; type the address yourself.
How they work
- An email or text claims a win, a bonus or a blocked account.
- The link leads to a copy of the casino's login page.
- Or an 'agent' asks for a fee to release winnings.
How to check
Hover over the link, or better, ignore it and open the casino from your own bookmark.
If you clicked
Change your password at once, tell the casino, and watch your bank account.
Five licensed casinos
| Casino | Operator | Account | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coral | LC International Limited | 54743 | Verified |
| Ladbrokes | LC International Limited | 54743 | Verified |
| PlayOJO | Skill On Net Limited | 39326 | Verified |
| Casumo | Recro Limited | 61549 | Verified |
| 10bet | Blue Star Planet Limited | 43173 | Verified |
If the casino is not licensed
None of this applies. There is no regulator to complain to, no dispute service, no required testing of games, no obligation to keep your money separate and no GAMSTOP. Money sent to an unlicensed site should be regarded as spent. That is the reason every route through this site starts with the licence check.
Two things to check for yourself
We have not confirmed two items for any of the five casinos, and both are in the casino's own terms. The first is the customer funds rating: search the terms for 'insolvency' and you will find 'not protected', 'medium protection' or 'high protection'. The second is the dispute resolution service: search for 'dispute' or 'ADR' to find the independent body that hears complaints the casino has not resolved. Both take about a minute.
Why this site lists five casinos
Because five is the number we have checked. Each has had its licence confirmed on the public register, its operator identified and its regulatory record looked up, and the offer terms read. Long lists of the top 20, 50 or 100 casinos are usually ordered by commercial arrangement and rarely give a licence number. The public register is the only complete list of UK casinos, and it is free to search.
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Licences were confirmed on the Gambling Commission register; regulatory actions were checked against Commission announcements on 8 October 2026; offer terms on 5 October 2026. Items labelled "reported" come from independent reviews, and items labelled "not checked" we have not confirmed. How we check. 18+. Free help: 0808 8020 133 or safer gambling.
Frequently asked questions
Casino phishing scams: what is the short answer?
Fake casino messages try to get your login or a payment.
Does this apply at every casino?
At every UK-licensed one.
What about unlicensed sites?
None of these protections apply.
Where can I get help with gambling?
0808 8020 133, free.
What happens if a casino is not licensed?
None of the UK protections apply.
How do I find a casino's fund protection rating?
Search its terms and conditions for 'insolvency'.
Why do you only list five casinos?
Because those are the ones we have verified.