Casino branding is something else

[Achalugo BTC]

For casino apps, I always download directly from the official website. Hard to trust what's on the Play Store since there's no easy way to tell which apps are legit and which aren't. Downloading from the official site is still the safest way to go if someone wants to play through an app without worrying about security.

You are not wrong about that, its hard to tell which app is legit and which app is not in play store, scammers are very smart this days that one can hardly tell how to detect or fish them out. Which means that one gets to be careful and cautious at all time, to prevent being a victim of circumstances and one has to ensure that they download any casino app from their direct website as you stated to be at safer side for their own benefit.

[348Judah]

If we look more closer to what is happening, we are going to discover that some of this fake apps do have a similarity to the original one, but when we give it a more closer look, we are going to discover some changes that have been found with them which are visible among learning as well, I don't know why some people with determine to mimic or impersonate a platform when they are supposed to create their own service in a different way.

[Tungbulu]

Fraudsters never sleep and always understand what's popular and how to deceive users. Phishing is a key factor that lures not only newbies but also experienced users; simple inattention can get in the way. Stake is a popular casino, so it's not surprising that they'd create a phishing app for it. It's good that there's a review system, as this will protect some players. But in my opinion, the team itself should be responsible for this, monitoring its reputation and preventing its customers from being deceived.

And that is why players needs to be mindful with the way they are so eager to place a bet, because if they are being careful out there, they might being hit something that will have to change their lives for the worst, but players need to be disciplined with the way they place a bet because its hard to fish fraudsters and that is why KYC verification is also important for one to prevent damage from happening and to also be at watch.

[coin-investor]

Stake is a very popular online casino, so scammers tried to create a phishing application and website. It's unfortunate that new gamblers rely on the logo, which can be easily duplicated.
I'm not playing on my cellphone, but if you prefer to play Stake on your mobile, here are the instructions.

https://stake.com/blog/how-to-download-stake-mobile-app

[dimonstration]

If we look more closer to what is happening, we are going to discover that some of this fake apps do have a similarity to the original one, but when we give it a more closer look, we are going to discover some changes that have been found with them which are visible among learning as well,

Fake apps is hard to distinguish because app store now listed even scam apps which they are very strict in the past. Some people rely on the logo only to easily trust the brand and forgot to apply due diligence on the casino reputation.

I don't know why some people with determine to mimic or impersonate a platform when they are supposed to create their own service in a different way.

It’s easy for them to mislead user by scamming them through popular brand with less marketing needed. Starting from scratch usually cost a lot but no guarantee it will be successful.

[Dr.Bitcoin_Strange]

Someone that have actually used stake casino before, I mean the stake casino website, that person can not fall victim for a fake stake application which will definitely look different from the original stake website. The only thing that will mislead a lot of people is if the app you are talking about looks exactly like the stake website but if it doesn't, then old stake users can actually identify the difference here. I prefer using the web version of these casinos and sport books because I know that there are a lot of fake apps out there.

[Nwada001]

It's now turning to a big mistake for anyone to trust any app from the Play Store and App Store if they don't really know about the app; fake apps can slip past verification, and to make things worse, there are sponsorships on the Play Store where if you search for an app, they will first show you suggestions of what might not be related to it but share similar names. It's best, whatever app one wants to use, to download it directly from the platform website.

[Bluedrem]

Actually, not everyone is as experienced and prudent as you. Like me. Many people may not look into such details before entering such sites like me.
And for those who have never used Stake.com before, it is even more difficult to understand. Yes, those of you who have already used it may be able to find the difference between the two applications, but for new users like me, it is a bit complicated. But I think if we apply a little deeper perspective and decide to deposit our funds after looking at the details, then many times we can avoid such scam applications. Which want to expose their bad deeds more by copying other valuable applications.

[Zadicar]

Few days back, I had experienced a glitch on my Stake account it kept responding with an error message, so I tried to download the app through Google App store to see what happens next, guess what I saw? I fake Stake Casino App, that lures people into depositing money and restricting them from withdrawing their funds. But, one thing stroke my curiosity, the only thing that looked like it's stake is the logo on the app store, the entire App is totally different and doesn't appear like Stake owns it, it had, If I remember before deleting the app, a yellow background color. My question is why would players deposit to an App with such a color, without detecting from the onset that it's not Stake at all. Even the file size was around 6mb which got me wondering, this can't be stake.

Were they carried away by the Logo, and didn't care about anything else before depositing money, because I couldn't even wait to take a screenshot of what it looks like before uninstalling the app, then realized that the download can actually be done through their official website, beside the title bar, a download button up there does the job. Do you think that the logo branding alone did the magic for this fake stake app, and why is google still letting it stay there, all this while?
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We do know that regret would be always at the end and people would be starting to make up some research at the moment that they had been scammed already, on which they supposedly be doing that before they do made out a deposit and thats something that leave out that lesson learn and they should have done their research first. Usually people doesnt make use of their common sense and just that being too careless on making up a deposit even if there are those red flags or differences in compared into what they've been getting used to. Having some color change is unusual for a site to make when they do have an app on which it would be that retaining it as that part of their branding and sudden change of it will really be that impossible that you wouldnt be noticing when you are an old player of the said casino. Well, regret would be always at the end and if you dont make use of your own common sense and awareness then this is most likely would happento you.

[Odohu]

This incident reveal exactly how terrible the app stores have become to have allowed fake applications mimicking a big casino like Stake to be in their platform after passing their verification. It shows that even the supposed verification is a charade, a very poor service by Google Playstore and I will admonish everyone to learn to download applications from the official website. This is one of the reasons I prefer using the web version of casinos that I play in because the application can be messed up. Did you try reporting this issue to Stake so they can contact Google to block that fake application?

[Agbe]

I just checked the google play store and from your description. This should be the fake app.

I checked on the reviews too and I see that some are praising the scam app and others are saying it is not the original stake casino app. And from all indication the app is fake. And one thing we have to know is that if it is not the original app and you have account before in the website and you want to login to the app. The original app will login you in but the fake one will not. And for any other casino, first registered with the website before login to the app.

[Ronsbit]

With this fake app many original stake account holders who have no idea about the genuinty of the app would have their accounts compromised because when they download the app, the first thing they would have in mind to do is to login their accounts buly putting in their details without them knowing that the app is fake and by so doing, their accounts would definitely be at risk because the developer of that app would definitely have those login details saved in his data base to use it as time goes on. I would not be surprised to hear a massive hack or withdrawal which would be as a result of this mistake they have made by login their details into the fake app thinking it is the original.
What I will advise now for those who have already put in their login details is to quickly go change their passwords through the website quickly before their accounts get compromised as they have made a big mistake which might coat them a hugely in time to come or soonest if they have something tangible and reasonable in their accounts.

[Moreno233]

The angle I want to come at this at is a critique of app stores. They used to be a place where one trust that the apps there have been vetted and are safe. However, right now with the many stories that I have read on similar experiences, it seems they just approve any app that requests to be uploaded to their store. They really need to start doing their jobs by weeding out these scam apps, they must take responsibility for it.
This brings back the lesson that only download apps from the official websites.

Imagine someone that does not know much about Stake in terms of their branding, logo and color, that would have been a major disaster because he would download, make deposit and have his money stolen. The app stores have a big share in the blame because they ought to have a way of stopping fake apps from their platform. They know the treat such scam apps pose, so they ought to have a system of checking that to protect people from falling victim to scam.

[Awaklara]

That will work for those who have never accessed Stake before. For long-time customers, of course, they have already seen the error since they first downloaded the app. 
Besides, I prefer to access all the gambling sites I visit through their websites. Although sometimes we also see identical websites being advertised. 
Google may have loopholes that are exploited by developers of such fake apps. Just like ads from scam websites, if no one reports them, they may continue to exist.

[YOSHIE]

Casino branding is something else

As we know, in general, Stake.com only has one official website, maybe you also use it, so whatever problems you have with the Stake.com website that you are using, contact support for any problems you face.

As you said there are dozens of logos with fake stakes in the Play Store application.
Example of fake Stake.


So, be careful downloading the Stake application there, if you don't want to get caught in a fake casino.

[Sammye3]

For someone without the knowledge of what the Stake interface looks like (mostly newbies), it would be difficult for them to sense that the app could be a fraud. You were able to identify such lapses because of your familiarity with Stake and that saved you from such scam.

There are multiple Stake apps on Google Playstore and it becomes easier for more people to get lured to downloading the wrong app. In most of these apps, you would see positive comments at the top talking aboit how good the app is but those are all scams. If you scroll down, you would see the original comments of users who criticise the app and that could be enough verification to know its fake.

There should be an original Stake website here in this forum, that is the purpose it represents right?

[Odusko]

Downloading app from Google apps store is somewhat risk and depending on third-party app store developers to intrude with possible fake apps that will cause things like phishing or fake app operators for exit scams.
Is very important to only make use of the official website for any material or app that you want tonuse from casinos, i mostly don't use apps because of the constant requests to update them at frequent times.

[KiaKia]

Stake has many users that's why someone will surely do something this stupid anyway, scammers do know who to target for them to get a victim out of trying, mind you stake isn't the only app that has fake app on Playstore.

Avoid Playstore like a plague, that place is swarming with many fake apps with good names, there have been several discussions about this on the forum.

Members have been warned to always verify apps before downloading and the best way id to let official websites lead you to the app itself, either private download link or Playstore, always go through the official websites.

[retreat]

The fact that the app remains in the Play Store and has not been taken down even though it has received so many bad reviews, I just can't understand how it is possible for Google to still let the app sit there in their store and not take action against the app. This is the reason why downloading applications from the Play Store is sometimes so risky because if you are not careful and do not search carefully then what will happen is that you download fake applications which can lose your money. This is also the reason why playing on the official site is better - even though it doesn't provide a good experience on your phone model, at least you can avoid downloading the wrong app.

[mak013]

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Were they carried away by the Logo, and didn't care about anything else before depositing money, because I couldn't even wait to take a screenshot of what it looks like before uninstalling the app, then realized that the download can actually be done through their official website, beside the title bar, a download button up there does the job. Do you think that the logo branding alone did the magic for this fake stake app, and why is google still letting it stay there, all this while?
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About a year ago, i`ve got email from "Binance" that i have to "get KYC Level 3"(if i remember right). That moment i was emotionally drained and i send my password on fake site. I thought that it is impossible to cheat me.

It is my real example. And i was experienced enough, i thought. Common gambler can don`t remember the logo color, he can believe appstore/googlemarket.We have just remember that we must check everything before action: downloading app, sending money, etc.