Silence, however, does not mean that a particular website is reliable
. It is merely an indicator that the site might be reliable. You will also need to pay attention to factors such as the method of monetary transaction that the website uses. Reputable websites will make use of certified independent money transfer facilities such as webmoney. If a website requests that you deposit money directly with the website or that you disclose your credit card number or account number to the website itself, then you should definitely be on your guard as it is more than likely that that particular website is a scam that will only cheat you of your money if you place a bet with them or worse, deposit money into an account on the website.