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Athlete Harassment soars as Sports Betting Fuels Abuse: Scottie Scheffler Deletes Venmo Amidst Backlash
The U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club sees Scottie Scheffler as the clear favorite, fresh off multiple victories, including the PGA Championship. Though, a darker side of professional sports has emerged with the rise of legal sports betting: increasing harassment and threats directed at athletes.
In a related story, Scottie Scheffler recently deleted his Venmo account due to relentless demands from disgruntled bettors seeking reimbursement after his losses.This incident underscores a troubling trend impacting athletes across various sports.
The Venmo Purge: Scheffler’s Stand Against Online Abuse
Speaking at the U.S. Open,Scottie Scheffler explained his decision to remove his Venmo account. “I think everybody hears from fans whether they have a financial benefit or anything in their outcome,” Scheffler stated, highlighting the constant barrage of payment requests and demands following his performances.The world’s top-ranked golfer found that deleting his account was the only way to mitigate the constant abuse.
