RALEIGH, N.C. — If you're a sports fan, you might have been looking forward to March 11th. This is the day that legalized online sports betting begins in North Carolina.
John Armke, lead lecturer on ethical hacking at Wake Technical Community College, said the state's addition of this new system has increased attention and many people want to take advantage of the idea. Ta. So he urges people to be wary of potential scams.
“What I always encourage people to do is make sure to check the terms and conditions,” Armke said. “What if it's a scam, what notifications will he receive via text, email, phone call, and what are his contact preferences?''
Mr. Almke said that whenever money is involved, one must be aware that someone may try to steal it.
“Be aware that there are ways for someone to try to obtain login information by sending spam or phishing emails,” Armke said.
Instructors recommend using prepaid Visa gift cards when making financial transactions.
Armke concluded by saying that you should use extreme caution if a site doesn't ask for some form of verification.
If Armke is asking for your contact information, access to your local files, or to connect to your Bluetooth, microphone, or camera, we don't recommend allowing it. He also said the biggest thing to check when making online sports bets is to make sure the site you're using is approved and well regulated in your state.
The North Carolina Lottery Commission has issued eight licenses to companies authorized to operate online sportsbooks. These include Fan Duel, BetMGM, Draftkings, Fanatics, Bet365, ESPN BET, Caesars Sportsbook, Underdog Sports, and Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
