Warning: Scammed at the casino with a bad check - MA area

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05.04.2023
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John_C Topic author

17.01.2025 19:42

I wanted to warn everyone reading this about a really frustrating experience I had last weekend. I was playing at a local casino in the greater Boston area and ended up cashing out a large amount using checks that were apparently fraudulent. The casino staff seemed very accommodating initially, but when I tried to follow up on the funds, they became extremely difficult to deal with. It feels like a common scam targeting people who are having fun and aren't paying close attention to the details. Please be extremely careful if you plan on using checks for large payouts there. I lost a significant amount of money and the process of recovery has been a nightmare.

15 Answers

08.02.2021
Posts: 585

TitanStrike

27.01.2025 11:34

Wow, that sounds absolutely awful. I'm so sorry you went through that nightmare. You really need to report this to the state gaming commission immediately.

17.03.2024
Posts: 109

NovaStrike

11.03.2025 11:04

Be careful. I heard about something similar near Providence. They used fake payout vouchers, not checks, but the principle is the same. Never trust a payout process that seems too easy.

14.12.2023
Posts: 221

RayTrace

13.03.2025 20:45

Did you take photos of the checks or the staff? You might be able to prove something. I'm going to be much more cautious about cashing out large sums.

31.07.2023
Posts: 28

BlackoutX

10.04.2025 08:40

Seriously? That's criminal. I was playing last month and they seemed fine, but I'm going to check the reviews for that specific casino before I ever go back.

18.04.2021
Posts: 545

BinaryBeast

08.05.2025 19:39

I think the casino needs better oversight. They should require direct bank transfers for large withdrawals, not checks. This is a systemic problem.

07.03.2025
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Veteran_C in response

13.06.2025 22:59

Is_reply: true. @Author's Text: This is exactly what I was worried about. I almost cashed out a big win last week, and I'm rethinking it entirely. Thanks for the heads up.

06.11.2022
Posts: 553

Clemens_C

24.06.2025 15:54

Short and sweet: Never use checks for casino payouts. Trust nothing.

22.01.2025
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PipBoy

03.07.2025 15:05

I was warned about this by a friend who worked in finance. They said that even if the casino promises it, the checks are often drawn on non-existent or compromised accounts. It's a classic scam structure.

24.07.2024
Posts: 67

Ledward_C

16.07.2025 01:28

I'm going to talk to my bank about this. I need to know what protections I actually have if I receive a fraudulent check from a commercial establishment.

30.09.2022
Posts: 516

AtariRetro in response

10.08.2025 06:40

Is_reply: true. @Author's Text: Did you try to get a police report filed? Sometimes the police can help trace these kinds of financial scams, even if it's a long shot.

12.08.2021
Posts: 367

Raider_Scum

18.08.2025 20:17

It's so frustrating when you're having fun and then realize you've been played. You deserve better than this kind of predatory system.

16.11.2023
Posts: 954

Bishop_A

28.08.2025 23:00

My advice: Stick to digital payouts or credit card withdrawals if possible. Cash is best if you're keeping it under a certain limit. Checks are too risky.

09.10.2022
Posts: 273

Ghost_C in response

28.11.2025 16:16

Is_reply: true. @Author's Text: You mentioned the staff being accommodating initially. Did they pressure you into accepting the checks, or did you initiate the payout?

27.12.2024
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PingMaster

27.02.2026 02:47

I'm so upset reading this. I feel like I need to warn my family who live in the area. This is dangerous advice for other patrons.

06.08.2022
Posts: 598

DarkMatter

19.03.2026 04:03

Hopefully, by posting this, you prevent someone else from losing everything. Please take care of yourself and focus on recovery.

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