WagerFree Criminal Proceedings

[pags11]

have you talked to Bill or Agent Carlile yet outforthedrive?...

[outforthedrive]

No, I have not. But i did send an E-mail to Garet. He answered it saying he was going to start sending me something at the begining of March.

[pags11]

that's a start at least...getting on some type of payment plan should be the key...you and I know you won't get it all back at once, but little by little you can make it back...

[pags11]

just received a $500 payment from Garet today...now $6700 of the $7200 owed has been paid out...I'm hoping to receive the last $500 in a month or so...

[Illusion]

Great news, thanks for the update pags.

[pags11]

Illusion,

Couldn't have gotten things done without the help of Bill and the SBR crew...thanks very much...

[natrass]

Just curious pags ... why do you think he is paying now? Its not as though he has any reputation to save is it? Or is it the threat of legal charges?

[pags11]

natrass,

excellent questions...a number of reasons...yes, I think the legal concerns are definitely a factor...plus the fact that I live locally...I also actually knew Garet before he started wagerfree and while most people won't agree with this statement I believe him to be a man of character...I think he just got into some deep crap between not running his business correctly, to chargebacks by customers that lost, etc...I am just hoping to be done with this soon and am very pleased he's been cooperating...

[rallymonkey45]

Hey Pags, I am just wondering what you are on??? Garet still owes me $28,500!!!! I sent him an email back in February after i read yours posts, he said i would get paid at the begining of March. Go figured he lied again!!! and hasnt replied to my emails since, he is a jerk! and a con artist! I live in Reno and I knew of Garet before he started wagerfree and i havent seen any money in 2 years!

[outforthedrive]

I am still waiting for my first payment at the begining of March also. Maybe he is trying to double our money by betting the tournament for us.

[Bill Dozer]

Pags has met authorities in person and Garet is aware of this. He did a lot for the investigation and is a big part of the arrest warrant finally being issued. Garet made an investment to keep himself out of jail but as desperate as he was, he still had to make installments to Pags. Hopefully the police will find him and the courts will find he has some assets to seize.

[Curse Fire]

Jerks like this asshole need to be thrown in
a cel l with a bull queer.

[onlooker]

03.29.2006 (12:33 AM CST)

WagerFree(SBR rating F-) thief Garet Bradford Arrested
It has been confirmed that Garet Bradford was apprehended by the Nevada Gaming Commission and is currently in custody.

Thats good to hear.

[bigboydan]

04.06.2006 (11:30 PM CST)

SBR Bill Dozer reports: WagerFree’s Garet Bradford extradited back to Reno Nevada
Garet faces two category B felony counts (Case No. RCR 2006-026300) brought by The Nevada Gaming Control Board for unlicensed gambling activity. Victims of the deposit-only sportsbook can follow the case, which is public record, once court room proceedings begin at http://www.washoecourts.com/. Garet is expected to be arraigned shortly at the Second Judicial Court of Washoe County. Players are hopeful that the court will order the former WagerFree(SBR rating F-) operator to pay restitution.

[pags11]

dan, thanks for this update as I hadn't heard this...

[Bill Dozer]

Pags,
Try calling the office agan today. Maybe you can peak in on the festivities for us.

[pags11]

Bill,

I'm on it bro...it appears that Garet is not quite back into Reno yet, but will be there in the next couple of days...I'll be filing the case closely...

[pags11]

here's a link to a website with the two felony counts against Garet:

http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release_printer_friendly?release_id=114667&category=

here's info. from the site itself:

Home Gambling Network Reports: State of Nevada Issues a Warrant for the Arrest of Internet Gaming Operator Garet Bradford of WagerFree.com

LAS VEGAS, NV -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 03/27/2006 -- Home Gambling Network, Inc. ("HGN") and Mel Molnick have obtained public records reflecting that on January 20, 2006, the Nevada Gaming Control Board ("NGCB") obtained a warrant for the arrest of Garet Bradford of WagerFree.com for unlicensed gaming activities.

The Nevada Gaming Control Board's investigation was completed with the assistance of The Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement agencies.

"NEVADA GAMING CONTROL BOARD: ENFORCEMENT DIVISION

Case No. RCR 2006-026300 Dept No. 5

A CRIMINAL COMPLAINT FROM THE NEVADA GAMING CONTROL BOARD: ENFORCEMENT DIVISION

VS:

GARET BRADFORD

COUNT 1

UNLICENSED GAMING ACTIVITIES

A category B Felony in Violation Of NRS 463.160 (1) (a) And NRS 463.360

Garet Bradford did, without being properly licensed, deal, operate, carry on, conduct, maintain or expose for play in the State of Nevada an INTERNET sports pool under the name of WagerFree.com. Garet Bradford did accept wagers on sporting events by any system or method of wagering without first having procured, and thereafter maintaining in effect, all Federal, State, county and Municipal GAMING LICENSES as required by statute, regulation or ordinance or by the governing board of any unincorporated town.

COUNT 2

A category B Felony in Violation Of NRS 463.160 (1) (d) And NRS 463.360

Garet Bradford did accept wagers in person, over the telephone or through the INTERNET, on sporting events by any system or method of wagering, and did receive, directly or indirectly, any compensation or reward or any percentage or share of the money or property played, for keeping, running or carrying on said sports pool, without first having procured, and thereafter maintaining in effect, all Federal, State, county and Municipal GAMING LICENSES as required by statute, regulation or ordinance or by the governing board of any unincorporated town."

ON JANUARY 20, 2006 A WARRANT (2 Counts) WAS ISSUED FOR THE ARREST OF GARET BRADFORD of Wagerfree.com.

[pags11]

word I'm getting is that Garet's trial continues to get pushed back...he remains in jail as the DA and his attorney try to work out a deal...I've heard that they're offering a one felony count of illegal gambling activity as the deal, but he's yet to take it...will keep everyone updated once I hear more...

[jumper]

thanks for being the players advocate bill

[pags11]

OK, latest I've heard is that Garet will enter a plea deal of guilty to one felony count of illegal operation of a sports gambling website...after that we should be able to get the civil suit going vs. him...I've been told that he's out on bail...hopefully he shows up to his hearing...will let you guys know more later this week...

[Illusion]

SBR Bill Dozer reports: Former WagerFree (SBR rating F-) owner, Garet Bradford, to be arraigned in Washoe County, Nevada Court on Friday, July 14th. Mr. Bradford is facing one felony count of operating a gaming establishment without a license. WagerFree victims can follow court proceedings here:

http://www.washoecourts.com/index.cfm?page=casedesc&case_id=CR06-1598&Submit=Submit

[pags11]

thanks for the update illusion...

[Illusion]

WagerFree (SBR rating F-) criminal case update: Arraignment for scam artist, Garet Bradford to proceed August 31st.

[pags11]

thanks illusion...

[pags11]

so he is officially charged with a felony today then?...

[bigboydan]

heres the latest report on this one pags:

09.03.2006 (10:32 AM CST)

WagerFree (SBR rating F-) conman, Garet Bradford pleads guilty to one category B felony count for unlicensed gaming activities. Sentencing is scheduled for October 12th at 9:00 a.m.

[pags11]

thanks dan...

[Justin7]

How many other "watchdog sites" have done similar actions to help players?

Well done, SBR.

[pags11]

yeah, SBR helped a ton in this investigation...

[nurseygirl]

Garet Bradford has been found

Garet Bradford has been found and I know precisely where he is. I have the comprehensive list of people owed and amounts. It's not pretty. Anyone interested in seeing justice come to this case can contact me directly at nurseygirl66@yahoo.com. If you are owed money, I have your email address, but I want to be sure that enough people are interested in this before I begin contacting people. Garet has screwed me over worse than you can imagine, and I have learned that there is no such thing as victim's rights.

After a slight delay, it appears there is a plan in place to pursue criminal and civil charges against Garet Bradford and Wagerfree. Each player must individually call the Nevada Attorney General at 1-775-684-1100 and file a report with the fraudulent claims department.

Once these charges are filed, SBR will retain legal services of a Nevada licensed attorney with the intention of filing a class action civil suit. Legal fees will be paid for by SBR. Wagerfree victims will not be required to invest any of their own funds.

Many WagerFree victims have asked for the ability to speak to each other. The Email list has not been an overwhelming success and was not as private as some would have liked. A posting thread may do a better job helping players to communicate.

You are welcome to use the private messaging feature as well. No one will be asked to submit personal information within this thread.

If nothing else, this thread will be updated with the progress of dismantling Wagerfree.com.

Nevada Attorney General at 1-775-684-1100

[Bill Dozer]

I would caution anyone about giving information to someone without knowing exactly who they are and their motivation. WagerFree was operated by a conman whos name was publicly available. The only route with a US-based scam of any kind is to go to authorities. Unless he is running a new sportsbook offshore, I don't see why his whereabouts are important.

[Mudcat]

The recent emergence of mybetex sure seemed to, if not actually have Garet's fingerprints on it, be a Wagerfree copycat.

[Richkas]

Where I come from, if you run to the authorities, they find your bloated carcass floating in the river.

[RogueScholar]

That's how it is here too, Uncle Richie. People here have enough balls to handle issues themselves or just let them go. Law enforcement is a coward's way of resolving a disagreement.