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Avoiding Scams and Phishing

Protect yourself from scams, phishing, and impersonators

Updated over a month ago

Overview

Scammers target online gambling users through fake messages, impersonation, and phishing. Learn how to identify and avoid these threats.

Official Communication Channels

For Support - ONLY Live Chat

  • Chat bubble at OPDuel.com (bottom right)

  • This is the ONLY way to contact support

  • Available 24/7

Social Media (Announcements Only)

CRITICAL Staff will NEVER send you direct messages on Discord, Telegram, or social media. Anyone DMing you claiming to be staff is a SCAMMER.

Common Scams

Discord/Telegram Impersonators

The Scam

  • Someone DMs you claiming to be OPDuel staff

  • Offers help with account issues, bonuses, or withdrawals

  • Asks for account details or payment

The Truth

  • Staff will NEVER DM you on social media

  • All support happens through live chat on OPDuel.com

  • Anyone messaging you is a scammer

What to Do

  • Ignore and block immediately

  • Report to Discord/Telegram

  • Use official live chat for real support

Phishing Emails

The Scam

  • Email claiming to be from OPDuel

  • Says there’s an account problem or bonus

  • Contains links to fake websites

  • Asks you to “verify” your account

Warning Signs

  • Generic greetings (“Dear user”)

  • Urgent threats (“Account will be closed”)

  • Links to non-OPDuel websites

  • Asks for password

What to Do

  • Don’t click any links

  • Don’t enter password on any site except OPDuel.com

  • Delete the email

  • Go directly to OPDuel.com to check your account

Fake Websites

The Scam

  • Website looks like OPDuel but has different URL

  • Examples: OPDue1.com, OPDuel-support.com

  • Steals your login credentials

How to Avoid

  • Always type OPDuel.com directly

  • Check the URL carefully

  • Look for HTTPS (padlock icon)

  • Bookmark the real site

Chat Scammers

The Scam

  • User in chat offers “help” with deposits/withdrawals

  • Claims to have special methods or insider knowledge

  • Asks for funds or account details

The Truth

  • No special methods exist

  • All transactions go through official site only

  • Real staff don’t ask for details in public chat

What to Do

  • Ignore offers from chat users

  • Report suspicious behavior to support

  • Use official channels only

Investment/Doubling Scams

The Scam

  • Offers to double your money

  • Claims winning strategy to share

  • Asks for funds upfront

  • Promises guaranteed returns

The Truth

  • No guaranteed strategies exist

  • All games are chance-based

  • Too good to be true = scam

Protect Yourself

Never Share

  • Your password (staff will NEVER ask)

  • 2FA codes

  • Account email

  • Backup codes

Enable 2FA

  • Adds major security layer

  • Protects even if password stolen

  • See 2FA guide for setup

Verify Before Trusting

  • If someone claims to be staff, verify through official live chat

  • If you get unexpected messages, confirm through official channels

  • When in doubt, contact live chat

Red Flags

Signs of a Scam

  • Contact from “staff” outside official channels

  • Requests for password or 2FA codes

  • Urgency or pressure tactics

  • Promises of guaranteed wins

  • Offers too good to be true

  • Poor spelling/grammar

Trust Your Instincts

  • If it feels wrong, it probably is

  • Take time to verify before acting

  • Real support never pressures you

If You’ve Been Scammed

Act Fast

  1. Change your password immediately

  2. Enable 2FA if not already active

  3. Contact official live chat at OPDuel.com

  4. Review transaction history for unauthorized activity

  5. Report the scammer with screenshots/details

Important OPDuel can help secure your account, but may not be able to recover funds sent to scammers.

What OPDuel Will NEVER Do

We Will NEVER

  • DM you on Discord, Telegram, or social media for account issues

  • Ask for your password or 2FA codes

  • Request payment outside the official website

  • Pressure you to act immediately

  • Guarantee wins or offer insider information

If Anyone Does These Things - It’s a Scam

Security Checklist

  • ✓ Only use official live chat on OPDuel.com for support

  • ✓ Anyone DMing you on social media is a scammer

  • ✓ Never click links in suspicious emails

  • ✓ Never share password or 2FA codes

  • ✓ Enable 2FA for protection

  • ✓ Bookmark OPDuel.com and verify the URL

  • ✓ Report suspicious activity

  • ✓ If it seems too good to be true, it is


Still need help?

Contact our 24/7 live support via the chat bubble in the bottom right of your screen.

  • Real English speaking people who work exclusively for us

  • Can process deposits/withdrawals and know our system inside out

  • Happy to help with any questions, no matter how small

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