Talk:Internet fraud/Archives/2020

Gambling fraud section is empty PR

Currently the section on gambling fraud says nothing substantive about fraud, in a page about internet fraud. It reads like some kind of PR dodge or promotional material instead.

Unlike the other kinds of internet fraud described on this page, the part about gambling fraud doesn't actually explain any way that fraud is performed.

"Internet gambling has become a $15 million industry."

-- Hardly relevant. Compare to, say, the section on ticket fraud, where we don't hear how large the market for online ticket sales is, because that's not really important.

"Every online casino needs an operation license to conduct their business, and the operators may lose their license or even face imprisonment if they do not follow the regulations."

-- This sentence seems to achieve nothing except to try to disassociate online casinos from illegal activity. We all know that fraud is illegal. How does it apply to online gambling?

"Online casinos have become an extremely lucrative as well as competitive industry, with operators introducing new promotions on a daily basis. Promotional activities include attractive bonuses, prize money, jackpots and other offers aimed at making patrons' online casino experience as memorable as possible."

-- After returning to the pointless bragging, this literally advertises for online gambling! This has NOTHING to do with the topic of the page (fraud). Why should I care what promotions they offer or why, unless it is tied directly to internet fraud?

"Having a secure software like a 128-bit SSL (Secure Socket Layer) encryption is important."

-- Sure, but is online gambling fraud about that? Does it normally involve someone subverting SSL or something else? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Objectioner (talk • contribs) 17:14, 16 March 2020 (UTC)

Computer and Internet Fraud

What is the difference between computer fraud and internet fraud? -User:Wikipedianuhai 14:07, 27 May 2020 (UTC)