How YouTubers & AI fuel the Aviator betting scam in India
In a shocking revelation, our investigation has uncovered a widespread illegal betting scam in India that is being fueled by YouTubers, AI tools, and social media ads. The scam, involving the Aviator betting app, has been duping thousands of unsuspecting victims into parting with their hard-earned money, leaving them financially ruined.
The Aviator betting app, which is not licensed or regulated in India, has been masquerading as a legitimate online gaming platform. However, our investigation has found that it is nothing more than a sophisticated scam designed to fleece innocent people of their money.
At the heart of this scam are YouTubers who have been promoting the app, often using fake celebrity endorsements and prediction scams on Telegram to lure victims into signing up. These YouTubers, who claim to be experts in the field of online gaming, are using their influence to promote the app, often without disclosing that they are being paid to do so.
But that’s not all. Our investigation has also found that AI tools are being used to create fake profiles and spread misinformation about the app, making it seem like a legitimate and trustworthy platform. Social media ads are also being used to target unsuspecting victims, often using fake news stories and enticing offers to get them to sign up.
The scam has been so successful that it has attracted thousands of victims, many of whom have lost significant amounts of money. In some cases, victims have reported losing their life savings, leaving them financially ruined and emotionally distressed.
But what’s even more disturbing is that YouTube, which is owned by Meta, has been aware of this scam for some time, yet has failed to take action to stop it. Multiple videos promoting the Aviator betting app have been uploaded to YouTube, often using fake celebrity endorsements and prediction scams to lure victims into signing up.
However, following our investigation, YouTube has taken down multiple videos promoting the app, indicating that it is finally taking steps to address the issue. This is a welcome move, but it’s long overdue and many more lives could have been ruined if action hadn’t been taken.
So, how does the scam work? Here’s a step-by-step breakdown:
- Fake celebrity endorsements: YouTubers, often using fake celebrity endorsements, promote the Aviator betting app on their channels.
- Prediction scams: Victims are lured into signing up for the app by promises of guaranteed wins and high returns on investment.
- Fake profiles: AI tools create fake profiles of celebrities and influencers, making it seem like they are endorsing the app.
- Social media ads: Fake news stories and enticing offers are used to target unsuspecting victims on social media platforms.
- Victims sign up: Unsuspecting victims sign up for the app, often using their credit cards or other payment methods.
- Money stolen: The app takes money from victims’ accounts, often claiming that it is for “processing fees” or other excuses.
- Victims lose money: Victims are left with significantly reduced bank balances, often unable to pay their bills or debts.
The consequences of this scam are devastating. Victims are left financially ruined, with some reporting that they have lost their life savings. Others have reported being harassed and threatened by the scammers, who demand more money to “fix” the situation.
The authorities in India have been aware of this scam for some time, but it has been slow to take action. In a statement, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) said that it is “aware of the illegal activities being carried out” and is “working to take action against the perpetrators.”
However, the authorities need to do more to stop this scam. They need to work with social media platforms, such as YouTube, to take down videos promoting the app and to identify and prosecute those behind the scam.
In conclusion, the Aviator betting scam is a sophisticated and illegal operation that is being fueled by YouTubers, AI tools, and social media ads. It has been duping thousands of unsuspecting victims into parting with their hard-earned money, leaving them financially ruined. It’s time for the authorities to take action to stop this scam and to protect innocent people from falling victim to it.
News Source:
https://www.boomlive.in/decode/aviator-youtubers-ai-meta-boost-an-illegal-game-india-28143
