NordVPN investigation finds brand impersonation promoting illegal casinos

By SectorWire desk · 29 July 2026

Summary

The report said that NordVPN investigators identified a network using more than 400 brands to direct users to unauthorised online casinos. The campaign used fake applications and advertisements on Facebook and Instagram.

Why it matters

The alleged impersonation network uses social advertising to distribute unauthorised casino promotions.

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