Super Bowl Sunday this year is sure to feature bone-jarring hits, goofy TV commercials and fraudsters intent on separating you from your money. "Unfortunately, fans need to be aware that criminal fraudsters may try to steal their money and personal information through a variety of illegal sports betting, ticketing and merchandise scams," Sen. Maggie Hassan, a Democrat from New Hampshire and ranking member of the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee (JEC), told CBS News. Democrats on the congressional panel are warning Americans to beware a range of Super Bowl scams circulating this year. Here's what to look out for.Sports betting scamsAmericans are expected to wager a record 1.8 billion on Super Bowl LX, according to the American Gaming Association, driven by the explosion in online sports betting. This year, some criminals are creating fake websites that mimic actual gambling platforms, such as FanDuel and DraftKings often with startling accuracy, according to the Joint Economic Committee.AI tools can duplicate graphics and other visuals with frightening accuracy, making it easier to fool consumers into thinking a website is legitimate AI tools have made it easy to duplicate graphics and other visuals, making it easier to fool consumers into thinking a website is legitimate. The scam sites often try to draw consumers in by offering "risk-free" bonuses to bet, but later demand additional deposits or withhold payouts.The lawmakers urge consumers to verify a sportsbook's phy
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