Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued a consumer alert warning residents about increased risks of scams and illegal gambling activity surrounding Super Bowl Sunday.
Officials said common schemes include unlicensed betting websites, fake prize notifications, counterfeit merchandise, and fraudulent streaming links. The alert advises consumers to verify sellers, use secure websites, pay with credit cards when possible, and avoid offers that appear unusually cheap or suspicious.
The alert also encourages residents who choose to wager on the game to use only licensed sportsbooks regulated by the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency, which oversees online sportsbooks and fantasy competition operators in the state. Officials said legal operators are required to protect customer information, verify age and identity, and honor winnings. The Attorney General’s Office also reminded residents that sports betting is limited to those 21 and older and urged anyone who believes they were targeted by a scam to contact the Consumer Protection Division.
