The Guardian: Warnings issued as Australian gambling syndicates offer US$400 for personal IDs

Gambling syndicates are offering up to US$400 for personal documents like passports, driver’s licenses, and selfies to create betting accounts under other names raising concerns about identity theft. Experts warn that alias accounts or bowler accounts undermine AML efforts. However, gamblers argue that transferring accounts helps them bypass bookmaker restrictions, allowing continued legitimate betting…