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IS FACESTEALER a scammer? OBV

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  1. Renster12 Renster12 is offline

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    Aug 14th, 2010 (8/14/2010 7:42pm)

    Look at recent posts and profile. I think so. Oh and I just got jipped for $900, FML FML FML
    Edit: Look at Join Date-- August 13, 2010. SWEEEEEEEEEET, I'm an idiot

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    Admin Edit: Bumbulbee_G is a legit player, FACESTEALER is one of the actual online names of the scammer. Title changed to reflect this.
    Edited By: N 82 50 24 Aug 16th, 2010 at 12:59 AM
    Reason: title change
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  2. chk_blaze chk_blaze is offline

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    Aug 14th, 2010 (8/14/2010 7:47pm) in reply to Renster12

    ???

    his profile and recent posts posses no indication that he is a scammer

    explain....
  3. subpar67 subpar67 is offline

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    Aug 14th, 2010 (8/14/2010 7:49pm) in reply to chk_blaze

    yeah im not seeing it.
     
  4. Renster12 Renster12 is offline

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    Aug 14th, 2010 (8/14/2010 8:32pm) in reply to subpar67

    View recent edit of OP, and re-evaluate. Thx, but hfdolhifsiofhgsioghfs ya learn your lessons

    Can any mods post in here and confirm this? I transferred $900 to user FACESTEALER (lol, godamnit i'm gunna get flamed ITT) on UB, obviously his name wasn't listed on his p5s profile for that site, gosh i'm an idiot. Got 5 hours of sleep last night, and look what happens/ I feel like a gimp now lol. Please mods, help out if at all possible (ban, etc)
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  5. R_Webb18 R_Webb18 is online now

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    Aug 14th, 2010 (8/14/2010 8:45pm) in reply to Renster12

    you could try to get ub or ap to freeze his account?

    maybe a mistake? one if his post was made about him getting scammed by someone else thats why made account? gl hope works out
     
  6. Renster12 Renster12 is offline

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    Aug 14th, 2010 (8/14/2010 8:59pm) in reply to R_Webb18

    Attempting to do just that at the moment. Semi success, but freezing isn't an option according to support

    They are keeping an eye on users account: FACESTEALER, his names Matt, allegedly. (please SUPER slowroll if seen at any tables whatsoever-- cash, sng, or tourneys. Thank you!)
    I learned my lesson, this was an odd but not uncommon, unexpected Saturday morning experience and will never happen to me again, I can assure anyone that.
    And again, Mods please check users IP address, etc. Whatever you can do, so fellow transferring players do not get scammed like I did.
    GL all and happy (and lucky) weekend grind!
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  7. Mr. Blonde Mr. Blonde is offline Supreme Moderator

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    Aug 14th, 2010 (8/14/2010 9:19pm) in reply to Renster12

    the account was banned until further notice. It doesnt look like there is any connection with any known scammers at this time. Sorry if you got beat renster...hopefully UB will be able to recover your money, but there is not much we can do on our end.
     
  8. Renster12 Renster12 is offline

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    Aug 14th, 2010 (8/14/2010 9:34pm) in reply to Mr. Blonde

    TY for the service Mr. Blonde! Really never thought it would happen to me, but it did. Enough of my ranting though, just fyi UB may contact you - or another mod - on my behalf about the situation. Thanks again!
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  9. wackyJaxon wackyJaxon is offline Admin X

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    Aug 14th, 2010 (8/14/2010 11:17pm) in reply to Renster12

    Guys, verification service is coming for new accounts.. Until it does don't trade with new users that put big scores on your profile that ask you to ship to horses.. OPR all their accounts, use google, etc. Make all new users ship first..

    Renster, I feel for you, hate scammers!
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  10. sussius sussius is offline

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    Aug 15th, 2010 (8/15/2010 12:09am) in reply to wackyJaxon

    Very sorry to here you got scammed these things seem to crop up way too much!

    Has there ever been any legal action taken against one of these scammers? I really hope at some point this has happened and they've been caught.
  11. N 82 50 24 N 82 50 24 is offline herp derp derp

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    Aug 15th, 2010 (8/15/2010 1:12am) in reply to sussius

    Important post to read:

    http://www.pocketfives.com/f7/offici...ml#post5679836
     
  12. WEC WEC is offline helps keep track of scammers in the Transfer Thread

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    Aug 15th, 2010 (8/15/2010 1:32am) in reply to sussius

     
    Originally Posted by sussius View Post

    Has there ever been any legal action taken against one of these scammers? I really hope at some point this has happened and they've been caught.

    Nope....they get off scott free. Just look at Russ Hamilton bigget scammer online of all-time. Anyway, it would be extremely helpful if pokersites made a concerted effort to stop these scammers. There are a ton of serial scammers with plenty of evidence their accounts are stealing endlessly from people where the sites let them keep the accounts open. Of course, even when they close them, the most prolific scammers just open account after account after account.

     
    Originally Posted by Renster12 View Post

    TY for the service Mr. Blonde! Really never thought it would happen to me, but it did. Enough of my ranting though, just fyi UB may contact you - or another mod - on my behalf about the situation. Thanks again!

    Unfortunately, these professional scammers work really hard at ripping off people and have been very successful at parting people with money online. It is important though that people report the activity along with any accouts they actually send money to and any AIM, etc accounts that they chat with. Your bad incident may help stop this guy by posting his information.

    There are several people online who work to stop serial scammers that prey on online poker players trying to trade funds, stake, etc.
    Edited By: WEC Aug 15th, 2010 at 01:39 AM
  13. WEC WEC is offline helps keep track of scammers in the Transfer Thread

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    Aug 15th, 2010 (8/15/2010 4:49am) in reply to WEC

    Also, FWIW I see that someone just got funds back from UB as their security seems to work harder than say FTPs

    http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/19...o-asap-851418/
  14. N 82 50 24 N 82 50 24 is offline herp derp derp

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    Aug 15th, 2010 (8/15/2010 4:56am) in reply to WEC

    The account is frozen now. Not sure if any money is left, I suspect the scammer dumped it.
     
  15. ChicagoStizz ChicagoStizz is offline

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    Aug 15th, 2010 (8/15/2010 5:01am) in reply to WEC

    Sorry to hear Juan (i only really play on UB at your tables), wish i could assist. Thanks for the heads up though, as UB is where i play. How long they hold the account for?
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    Aug 15th, 2010 (8/15/2010 5:48pm) in reply to ChicagoStizz

    that sucks Juan. sorry to hear.
    Will keep a lookout on the tables for him and flame accordingly
     
  17. ruddski ruddski is offline

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    Aug 15th, 2010 (8/15/2010 5:53pm) in reply to Parky 32

    rule #1 dont send money to people you dont know. problem solved.
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    Aug 16th, 2010 (8/16/2010 8:55pm) in reply to ruddski

    I'd like to sign up for the scamming deal. I can happily accept money into my various accounts up to 10k. More than that would be ridiculous now wouldn't it?!?
    On a serious note, that obv suxx Ren! What can I say, we'll make it up in a couple hrs at best!! Next time just ship it to me; at least i'm good for it!!
     
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