Scammers pose as government portal to demand Pix fees for locked betting balances
Enforcement & compliance · SectorWire deskSource published
Summary
Reportedly, Criminal groups are targeting attempts to recover betting balances locked on unregulated platforms. Scammers impersonate a government portal and demand a fee via Pix to release the balances.
Why it matters
Scammers impersonating a government portal and demanding Pix fees target bettors seeking to recover balances locked on unregulated platforms.
Cite as: SectorWire, “Scammers pose as government portal to demand Pix fees for locked betting balances”, 22 October 2026, https://sectorwire.news/item/scammers-pose-as-government-portal-to-demand-pix-fees-for-locked-betti/