Crypto prediction and betting sites are appearing around the World Cup, and researchers have already tracked scams aimed at fans, including fake ticketing, fixed-match betting, prediction scams, and fan-branded meme coins.
We investigated one prediction site ourselves. While we aren’t claiming every site works the same way, it matched several well-known scam patterns. Whether it’s a worthless token, a fake betting platform, or a disappearing website, the result is often the same: you lose money.
What you need to know
This isn’t a single scam. Different sites use different tactics, but many follow the same playbooks.
Even if a site pays out exactly what it promises, you could receive a token that’s difficult or impossible to sell.
