SECURITY ALERT: Crownbet is Ubuntu Bet Rebranded - Confirmed Scam
Official Warning to South African Bettors
Official Warning to South African Bettors
OVERVIEW
Our investigation has confirmed that Crownbet (operating on ubuntubet.cyou, ubuntubet.icu, ubuntubet.qpon) is the Ubuntu Bet scam rebranded. After our Ubuntu Bet exposé, the scammers stole the "Crownbet" name from a legitimate Australian operator to continue defrauding South African bettors.
Why this site is blacklisted:[/B]
- Ubuntu Bet Rebranded: Same scam operation, stolen branding, identical fraud tactics
- No Legal Standing: Not licensed by WCGRB, NGB, MER, or any SA gambling board
- Robot Customer Service: 24/7 automated chatbot with scripted responses - confirmed by SA victims
- Withdrawal Blocking: South African victims cannot withdraw deposits - confirmed on Trustpilot
- Stolen Branding: Using legitimate Australian company name (Crown Resorts/Betfair)
- Read More: Read more about the Crownbet Scam - Ubuntu Bet Rebranded
EVIDENCE OF FRAUDULENT ACTIVITY
Left to Right: Impossible Bonus Offers | Fake R88,888 Promotions | Stolen Pragmatic Play Games
SOUTH AFRICAN VICTIM TESTIMONY
Wayne October from South Africa posted this warning on Trustpilot (December 19, 2025):
"Big scam do not deposit your money trust me it's a scam it's a robot that is available 7/24 seriously just go to the 7/24 online help and then u see it repeats the same things over and over stay away please people don't get fooled by this bullshit"
Robot Support Confirmed: The "24/7 support" is an automated chatbot that repeats the same scripted responses regardless of your question. No real human support exists to help with withdrawals.LEGITIMATE AND LICENSED ALTERNATIVES
For your financial safety, only use operators that are publicly verifiable on official government registers. Below is a list of safe, licensed alternatives in the South African market:
CASINO | BONUS OFFER | CLAIM |
|---|---|---|
Jabulabets | 30 Free Spins + R10,000 Package | |
Pantherbet | 50 Free Spins + R10,000 Package | |
10Bet | 100% up to R3,000 Welcome Bonus | |
Betshezi | R50 Free Bet + 100% up to R2,500 | |
BetXchange | R20,000 Reload + 50 Bonus Spins |
RECOMMENDED ACTION FOR VICTIMS
If you have deposited funds or provided personal data to the Crownbet scam:
- Contact your bank's fraud division immediately to dispute all Crownbet/Ubuntu Bet transactions.
- Report the platform to the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board and National Gambling Board.
- File a case with the South African Police Service (SAPS) and obtain a fraud case number.
- Monitor your credit report for identity theft and unauthorized account openings.
- DO NOT send additional money for "verification fees" or "withdrawal unlocks" - this is part of the scam.
Safe betting requires vigilance. If a site's license cannot be verified on a government register, do not deposit. 18+ Only | Gamble Responsibly | NRGP: 0800 006 008
