The word 'sponsored' is also used under the heading.Ī scam is targeting Casino Nova Scotia and Casino New Brunswick.Īfter being contacted by CTV News, Service Nova Scotia said it had alerted police. The ads feature actual photos of the casino logos, along with debit and credit card icons. The company posted warnings about the issue on its website earlier this month 'We can confirm that these ads are fake,' said Chuck Keeling, Great Canadian Entertainment's executive vice president, stakeholder engagement and community and social responsibility. In a statement to CTV News, Great Canadian Entertainment - which owns both casinos - confirms the scam, widely shared on Facebook and Instagram. Scammers have been using images and logos from both Casino Nova Scotia and Casino New Brunswick as part of a deceptive campaign aimed at getting personal and banking details. If you're tempted to test your luck through an online gaming site that shows up on your social media pages, you're advised not to - even if it looks very familiar and local.
