![]() ![]() After all, anyone who tries to enrich themselves by manipulating games is liable to prosecution, even if it is a fraud, the OM explains. Because according to the Public Prosecution Service (OM), they are also complicit. "Their large number of followers shows that they are seen as an example by many," explains gambling expert Anouk Tuijnman of the Trimbos Institute.Īnother catch in the fight against this online gambling is that most participants who have become victims of fraudulent operators do not report them to the police. ![]() After all, around a third of young people buy products recommended by influencers. Recent studies have also shown that influencers are a source of inspiration for many young people. On the one hand, they trust the influencers, on the other hand, they hope for the same luxurious life that the operators regularly flaunt. In addition, Dusty Taconis, tells his followers "I played match fixing again today, it was a big risk, but we made a good profit."Īt the end of the day, the system works, even if the young players make higher losses. "I also play along, a lot of influencers participate," says Alex Soze. On various social media platforms, they promote the rigged games and assure their followers that they are valid Matchfix groups where they too have made a profit. The big fish promoting online gambling include Alex Soze, Dusty Taconis, Tim van Teunenbroek, and Elias Giannoccaro. And these are only small influencers, who together have over half a million followers. The range of influencers is long, from supposed money experts to street rappers and former participants of the reality show Ex on the Beach. ![]() Furthermore, the fraudulent operators use well-known influencers who are supposed to advertise their groups and thus ensure more reach and regular gaming. It quickly becomes clear that the main target group is young men who want to make big money fast. Firstly, by spreading pictures showing the luxurious life in Dubai with luxury real estate and expensive sports cars. Despite the losses that the young members make per game, the operators manage to convince their target audience. Group names such as Matchfixing Fixed Tips, FixPro, and TimoCashout, which make their mark most in online gambling, should be a warning sign. Usually, these groups have several hundred thousand members, and criminals often join them. And on this rigged game, the group members can bet, most of the time with a lot of stakes. The Matchfix groups claim that athletes, such as footballers or tennis players, are bribed to achieve a certain match result. These are chat groups in which the manipulation of sports competitions is discussed and advertised. Online gambling is carried out through so-called Matchfix groups on Telegram. On the messaging service, young people are lured into speculating with online gambling and are deprived of thousands of euros, De Telegraaf reports. Several million young people are falling victim to scams on Telegram driven by well-known influencers. ![]()
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