How to find the official website

The desk manually types the URL of every platform it visits. The desk does not click on search-engine ads, social media ads, or links from third-party sites. The manual typing is the cheapest insurance against phishing.

The reason is that search-engine ads are a common vector for phishing. A scammer registers an ad that looks like the platform's URL but redirects to a phishing site. The phishing site collects KYC documents and steals the player's deposit. The desk has documented dozens of these scams across the rummy vertical.

The manual-typing approach is simple. The desk opens a browser, types the platform's URL directly, and confirms the URL in the address bar. The address bar should show the platform's official domain. If the domain differs by a single character — e.g., .co instead of .com — the desk closes the tab and searches for the official URL via the MeitY national registry.

The MeitY national registry is the authoritative source. The registry publishes the platform's official URL, license number, and registered company. The desk cross-references every URL with the registry before signing up. The cross-reference takes 30 seconds.

The desk's recommendation is to type the URL manually every time. The cost of the manual typing is low. The cost of a phishing-induced compromise is high. The desk's verification checklist is documented above for reference.

The platform's official website is the primary source of truth. The website is updated within 24 hours of any platform change. The website's update date is published on the homepage. The website's update date is the most reliable indicator of the platform's current state.

The platform's social media accounts are secondary sources. The accounts are updated within 24 hours of the website. The accounts link to the website. The accounts do not publish information that is not on the website. The accounts are a notification channel, not a content channel.

The platform's app store listings are tertiary sources. The listings are updated within 7 days of the website. The listings link to the website. The listings show the publisher name and the file size. The listings are a verification channel, not a content channel.

The desk's recommendation is to use the website as the primary source. The desk uses the website for every review. The desk uses the social media accounts for notification. The desk uses the app store listings for verification. The desk does not rely on third-party reviews.

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