The Biggest Scam I've Ever Seen !!!

moses millsap · 10-06-06, 10:29 PM

I got this same email, once I saw 100% bonus up to $1000, I just put it in my trash folder.

Aces · 10-06-06, 10:31 PM

Its another rip off book I like the deal Pags was referring to with Legendz. I'm all over that offer.

tacomax · 10-06-06, 10:39 PM

The T&Cs don't consitute a "scam" - they're more worded towards the T&Cs from casinos rather than sportsbooks. However, the wording screams out Futurebet - fine if you never withdraw but not recommended if you're a winner.

ourbet · 10-06-06, 10:54 PM

Originally posted by Aces

Even the customer service guy after I explained it to him agreed this is a very bad deal.

I had exactly the same experiance Aces.

Thanks a lot for posting this btw.

jjgold · 10-06-06, 11:04 PM

I just play at the top 3 books in the world now

Aces · 10-06-06, 11:10 PM

Taco i guess scam might be harsh how about misleading. Either way I love getting bonus money. Not as much as AK did but I've learned to research prior to acting and this is definately not a "SOLID" deal.

Good advice Owned Trash the offer as usual if i smell or see a rat I try to spread the word.

I'll take my 200 from the Prick This week plus the Legendz offer and I'll be as happy as a Fat Girl in a Cake Shop.

Aces · 10-06-06, 11:13 PM

Is this the original JJGold wow !!! Welcome back guy. I hope you keep the Shit stirred as much as you used to.

koko · 10-06-06, 11:14 PM

This is a Futurebet book, right? Why would anyone want to play at a Futurebet site? Especially now?

Maybe not a scam offer, but I think the best play is to stay away.

tacomax · 10-06-06, 11:17 PM

Originally posted by koko

This is a Futurebet book, right?

I'm guessing this from the wording of the T&Cs but I'd be surprised if I'm wrong - I've never seen another company describe bonus T&Cs like this.

slash · 10-06-06, 11:19 PM

This thread should be edited. How in the world can this offer be a scam? It's not like they are hiding the T&C.

A note for you Aces: Just because you can't get a 100% bonus and scalp your way out on one bet, doesn't make an offer a scam.

slash · 10-06-06, 11:19 PM

And it is Futurebet, but they have their own NETeller account.

Aces · 10-06-06, 11:25 PM

Slash a note for you

tacomax · 10-06-06, 11:27 PM

Originally posted by slash

How in the world can this offer be a scam?

When it's a company who is offering a 100% bonus to $1000 and has a long history of ultra-slow payouts. But since you've never been slow-paid by Futurebet then I'm guessing that all these claims of slow-paying by Futurebet are liars, right?

Aces · 10-06-06, 11:48 PM

This thread is for information and discussion purposes only. I'm not sending this book any of my money. If it was a true 100% bonus I would consider it but I would tread very light knowing the history of Future Bet. I'll throw a few bills at a start up if the bonus is good but i know going in my funds are at risk. Its up to the book to win me over and if I get burned Its my greed that caused it. But when a book with a history sends me an E-Mail offering a 100% bonus with no mention of a 39/1 ratio it is a 100% Scam. I have accounts with the big boys but I will give the new guys a shot if it benefits me. With most books I dont even take the 20% 15% etc but with a start up you better make it good if you want me to try you.

pags11 · 10-07-06, 01:33 AM

aces, way to do your homework on this bud and not get scammed...

slacker00 · 10-07-06, 05:29 AM

I gotta side with Aces on this one. This bonus offer is way outside the lines of what is remotely standard. If this book wants to be taken seriously, they need to fix this ASAP. Why offer a bonus at all if this is what they are trying to pull?

As for nitpicking on the word "Scam", here's Webster's definition: "a fraudulent or deceptive act or operation". I agree with Aces on his use of the word "scam" as well. As I stated above, this book is way outside the norm regarding sportsbook bonus terms. Them advertising their bonus in itself is deceptive. Then again, this is why they are a D book.

SBR_John · 10-07-06, 05:43 AM

I wish everyone had as good of nose to sniff out scams as you guys do.

slash · 10-07-06, 08:18 AM

Originally posted by tacomax

When it's a company who is offering a 100% bonus to $1000 and has a long history of ultra-slow payouts. But since you've never been slow-paid by Futurebet then I'm guessing that all these claims of slow-paying by Futurebet are liars, right?

Several years ago, I lost $20k+ when a Futurebet book went down, so once again you are wrong.

slash · 10-07-06, 08:18 AM

Originally posted by SBR_John

I wish everyone had as good of nose to sniff out scams as you guys do.

You are ironic right?

Aces · 10-07-06, 08:36 AM

20K??? Tough Beat Slash. The irony here should be that you defend the name brand after that loss. If you cant agree that the E-Mail above is misleading you deserve to play with these guys. I dont care what you do with your bankroll I'm simply sounding the alarm bell that this book has incorporated deceptive marketing techniques.

Slacker Pags and John Thanks.

slash · 10-07-06, 08:58 AM

Yeah, it was a tough beat back then, but I was bailed out in full with a match deposit and a high rollover. That bailout was the worst I've ever experienced though, as my balance got so awfully high (I was scalping of course). It gave me more sleepless nights than even the loss of a girl has ever given me.

Still, I don't consider this offer to be a scam. It is clearly stated in the T&C how the bonus works. Every book on the planet should learn from Futurebet how to handle bonuses.

That Futurebet itself is a scam is another issue.