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  • dimewinner
    SBR Hustler
    • 11-17-09
    • 98

    #1
    I just got this email, is it for real?
    The email is below. It referenced my real name so replaced my real name is xxx for the purpose of this forum post. Is this a legit sportsbook? VIP.com is not on the SBR rating list.

    From:
    VIP Newsletter <newsletter@VIP.com>
    Sent: Sun, January 3, 2010 1:00:16 PM
    Subject: Welcome Back!

    msg
    Dear xxx
    The last time you played at XXXXXXas 1/2/10. To get you back in the game we are rolling out the red carpet with a HUGE 150% Reload Bonus!
    In addition to our 150% deposit bonus, you are eligible to receive FREE POINTS on your favorite teams every game they play! Come play our one-of-a-kind, $5 progressive parlay - with a chance to win our $100,000 jackpot and growing!
    Simply click here, log into your VIP.com account, make your deposit using one of our preferred methods and the bonus will automatically pop up in your wagering account for you to play in the Sportsbook, Casino or Horsebook. If you require assistance or have questions about making a deposit, please contact our live support via phone, chat or email.

    Best regards,

    VIP.com Customer Support


    [FONT='Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif] Got any questions or comments? If you have any questions about this email or your account, please feel free to drop us a note at XXXXZZX. or visit
    We only send these e-mails to customers that are signed up with VIP.com and have selected to receive this email. If you no longer wish to get these e-mails, you can unsubscribe. Alternatively, you can visit xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.asp to log on to your account and go to My Account then Preferences and indicate your preference for email. Please read our privacy policy for more information.

    To ensure that you never miss an email add newsletter@VIP.com to your address book/safe list. To learn more visit hxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

    This email was sent to you by:
    VIP.com
    Bon Bini Business Ctr.,
    Willemstad, Netherlands Antilles

    [/font]
  • btraband
    SBR Wise Guy
    • 09-05-08
    • 514

    #2
    looks authentic. I mean that is a lot of work for some scheme or something
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    • Chi_archie
      SBR Aristocracy
      • 07-22-08
      • 63172

      #3
      seems totally real
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      • Mr KLC
        BARRELED IN @ SBR!
        • 12-19-07
        • 31097

        #4
        I'd google it and see if you find any links of fraud with it.
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        • tullamore
          SBR MVP
          • 07-17-07
          • 3586

          #5
          I use to play at VIP back in the day, they were a solid book, then, haven;t used them for a while.
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          • Sam Odom
            SBR Aristocracy
            • 10-30-05
            • 58063

            #6
            That isnt the real VIP group is it
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            • Mudcat
              Restricted User
              • 07-21-05
              • 9287

              #7
              Looks real to me. They are in the ratings guide (B+) but it looks like the link is screwed up. The website is simply vip.com.

              They have some really nice stuff. Apart from the offer in that e-mail they have "Favorite team" free half points/full points that are extremely valuable.
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              • robmpink
                SBR Posting Legend
                • 01-09-07
                • 13205

                #8
                just call them if you are interested. You ask guys here to visually tell you if it is a hoax instead of just calling the book? Wow.
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                • Muddy
                  SBR Wise Guy
                  • 09-16-09
                  • 621

                  #9
                  It's totally legit. There are shiny letters, c'mon.
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                  • Cougar Bait
                    SBR Posting Legend
                    • 10-04-07
                    • 18282

                    #10
                    I'd use it and put in all my credit cards on VIP.com and tell everyone on this forum what your real name is. Plus take a picture of your sister and post that.
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                    • robmpink
                      SBR Posting Legend
                      • 01-09-07
                      • 13205

                      #11
                      Call me dumb but how could a poster named "Last edited by sam9ball; Today at 04:23 PM.." edit a post from Dimewinner?

                      Is sam9ball a new mod or something?
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                      • robmpink
                        SBR Posting Legend
                        • 01-09-07
                        • 13205

                        #12
                        Anyone else see that in this initial post?


                        Last edited by sam9ball; Today at 04:23 PM..
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                        • dimewinner
                          SBR Hustler
                          • 11-17-09
                          • 98

                          #13
                          The reason I'm asking this forum is I don't see VIP.COM on the SBR rating list. I've been around long enough to be cautious with sportsbooks that are not on the SBR list and have at least a B- rating. If I called them, I doubt I'd get an independent (or honest) response. I used to play with www.vipsports.com years ago which is a great book (SBR rating B+) but they are a totally different site and they don't take US accounts anymore. The funny thing is if I try to enter vipsports.com in my browser it does re-direct to vip.com. Maybe they are the same book? Can anyone confirm this?
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                          • Mudcat
                            Restricted User
                            • 07-21-05
                            • 9287

                            #14
                            Yes same book.

                            Very good book and that is a very good bonus. If I were you, I would accept the invitation.
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                            • Sam Odom
                              SBR Aristocracy
                              • 10-30-05
                              • 58063

                              #15
                              Originally posted by Sam Odom

                              That isnt the real VIP group is it

                              I guess it is the real deal , if i were you i would take them up on this offer
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                              • DwightShrute
                                SBR Aristocracy
                                • 01-17-09
                                • 103717

                                #16
                                I used to work at VIP.com in Curacao. Good people, they are legit for sure.

                                I just called and they confirmed it's real. So ya go for it!
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                                • dimewinner
                                  SBR Hustler
                                  • 11-17-09
                                  • 98

                                  #17
                                  Ok thanks for the feedback! It's probably safe. I've never gotten such a huge reload bonus offer from a B+ book. I just contacted them about it. They confirmed that I get the 150% bonus and it only has a 3X rollover, so I'm going to do it via Western Union and see how it goes. They also said that they do business with US customers. Maybe SBR needs to update this info and update their website link to VIP.Com instead of VIPsports.com.
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                                  • robmpink
                                    SBR Posting Legend
                                    • 01-09-07
                                    • 13205

                                    #18
                                    Originally posted by dimewinner
                                    Ok thanks for the feedback! It's probably safe. I've never gotten such a huge reload bonus offer from a B+ book. I just contacted them about it. They confirmed that I get the 150% bonus and it only has a 3X rollover, so I'm going to do it via Western Union and see how it goes. They also said that they do business with US customers. Maybe SBR needs to update this info and update their website link to VIP.Com instead of VIPsports.com.
                                    both websites get you to the exact place.
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                                    • dimewinner
                                      SBR Hustler
                                      • 11-17-09
                                      • 98

                                      #19
                                      I got my bonus. Deposited $400 and they put $600 cash in my account for a total of $1,000. Pretty nice. Just to clarify they do business with US customer but only existing ones, they stop taking new US customers awhile ago.
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                                      • tltaylor89
                                        SBR Posting Legend
                                        • 06-19-09
                                        • 19610

                                        #20
                                        its as real as my 19 inch cock i use it to unclog my toilet sometimes
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