How to Ensure Your Details Remain Safe at Online Casinos: 6 Tips That Count

Just like the explosion of online betting, so the threat of your details falling into the wrong hands. But never fear — keeping your details safe needn't be a chore. With a few simple steps, you can be sure your details are secure and you can get on with gaming. One of them is being aware of the safest method of online casino deposit options, which can be used to protect your financial data from tampering.

The following are six tips that all players need to know.

Use Safe and Secure Casino Sites

Begin by selecting casino sites using SSL encryption — this tool prevents your financial and personal information from being intercepted.

Always check for "https" in the URL of the website — the "s" stands for security. Legitimate sites also carry licenses from established gambling authorities, so keep an eye out for that as well.

Use Strong, Unusual Passwords

Avoid easily traceable passwords such as "password" or "123456" when setting up your account. Don't even use your name or birthday — these can easily be guessed if the spammers get hold of your social media.

Instead, use a mix of capital and lower-case letters, numbers, and punctuation characters (e.g., "!") or "$"). 
Even better — employ a password generator for a single one-time, secure password. Just remember to store it safely, like a written note or encrypted file.

Turn On Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)

With 2FA on, there are two stages to sign in to your account: your password and confirming a code sent to your phone or email. Even when the hacker obtains your password, it will be even more difficult for them to get to your account.

Don't Use Public Wi-Fi Networks

Never login to your casino account online via public Wi-Fi — for example, in a hotel or cafe. Public connections are not typically encrypted, leaving hackers with an easy way of tracking your information.

If you must use public Wi-Fi, make sure you go through a VPN (Virtual Private Network). A VPN keeps your online connection safe, so it becomes very hard for anyone to monitor your activity or steal your details.

Employ Secure Payment Services

Employ secure and encrypted payment services like:

• Credit or debit cards
• E-wallets (PayPal, Skrill, Neteller)
• Pay-by-phone services
• Cryptocurrencies

These payment methods usually have built-in security and extra protection for your cash. Don't use unknown or suspicious payment methods.

If you're paying with a credit card, make sure the site uses PCI-DSS compliant payment processors — the payment card industry data security standard.

Cryptocurrency payments are even more secure and private, since you never have to enter any banking info. And cryptocurrency payments are usually faster and more private.

Be Wary of Phishing Scams

Phishing is an online scam in which thieves trick you into sharing personal information — like your sign-in password or credit card number — by impersonating a trusted source (e.g., an online casino or payment processor).

Common warning signs include:

• A URL that is almost correct with a slight variation
• Asking for your login details by email — no respectable casino will ever request sensitive information over email
• Phishing emails like "Your account has been suspended! Log on now to avoid being deleted"
• Bizarre spelling or grammar mistakes — a sign that the message was written by a scammer

If something seems suspicious, don't click on any links or give out information. Contact the official support team of the casino to verify.