# Brand impersonation scams targeting Tesco

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/brand-impersonation-scams-targeting-tesco
> Updated: 2026-10-01T16:31:41.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Tesco alerted the City of London police regarding fraudulent advertisements on Facebook and Instagram. Unlicensed online casinos have been using the supermarket’s branding and logos to promote scams, claiming to be the “official Tesco casino”. 

This form of brand impersonation has also affected other major entities such as Barclays and Monzo, as well as various high-profile figures. The UK Gambling Commission and the Advertising Standards Authority are investigating the matter, with the Gambling Commission describing the exploitation of trusted brands to funnel users toward unlicensed products as a “particularly cynical” form of illegal activity.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-01: Tesco Casino UK offers online gaming and Clubcard integration

Tesco Casino UK provides an online gaming platform with over 1,200 titles, integrated Tesco Clubcard rewards, and various secure payment and customer support options.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tesco-casino-uk-offers-online-gaming-and-clubcard-integration

### 2026-09-13: Tesco alerts police to unlicensed casino scams using brand imagery

Tesco and other major UK brands, including Barclays and Monzo, are victims of a scam involving unlicensed casinos using their logos and celebrity likenesses in fraudulent social media advertisements.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tesco-alerts-police-to-unlicensed-casino-scams-using-brand-imagery

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