Who The Hell Is Wager Web

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  • MBENZ
    SBR Hall of Famer
    • 01-07-07
    • 5238

    #1
    Who The Hell Is Wager Web
    And how the fukk they get my cell phone#,bad enough I got bookmaker calling my house,but who are these douchbags?Any help on how to get rid of these a-holes would certainly be appreciated.
  • Mudcat
    Restricted User
    • 07-21-05
    • 9287

    #2
    Not sure if you're looking for a serious answer or just venting. It's hard to imagine anyone who spends any time around posting forums not knowing who Wager Web is.

    They have been around a long time time. Used to be Casablanca. They have a clone called BetDon. I could go into a lot more detail but I suspect your main thrust was to ask how the fukk they got your cell number.

    That I don't know. I've been dealing with them for close to 5 years, and even though I'm sure my phone number is right there on my account, and I don't recall them ever phoning me.

    How do you get rid of them? I don't know that either. Maybe ask them that. Since they don't phone me - but they do e-mail about promos - maybe they can flag accounts that way (???)
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    • tacomax
      SBR Hall of Famer
      • 08-10-05
      • 9619

      #3
      Ever thought of the possibility that another book sold your details to Wagerweb?
      Originally posted by pags11
      SBR would never get rid of me...ever...
      Originally posted by BuddyBear
      I'd probably most likely chose Pags to jack off too.
      Originally posted by curious
      taco is not a troll, he is a bubonic plague bacteria.
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      • SBR_John
        SBR Posting Legend
        • 07-12-05
        • 16471

        #4
        I hate to say it but these databases are commonly lifted by sportsbook employees and sold. There is an active market for the buyers and sellers.

        This past year at the big sportsbook meeting in costa rica the book owners vowed to tighten security and not buy stolen databases. It's a start but wont have any effect this year. Luckily, marketing budgets are down so everyone will get a few fewer calls and junk mail.
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        • MBENZ
          SBR Hall of Famer
          • 01-07-07
          • 5238

          #5
          Originally posted by tacomax
          Ever thought of the possibility that another book sold your details to Wagerweb?
          Now that you mention it this is the spiel;
          Hi,I'm **** *****from wager web sports.I understand you've had some tough luck with BOS,so we are willing to offer you special consideration for your loss blah,blah,blah.So you are probally right Taco,BOS strikes again!


          Mudcat,yes I was venting.Would'nt you agree calling people on their cell phone is going over the top?I will contact them and hopefully get taken off their shill list.
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          • acw
            SBR Wise Guy
            • 08-29-05
            • 576

            #6
            Originally posted by SBR_John
            I hate to say it but these databases are commonly lifted by sportsbook employees and sold. There is an active market for the buyers and sellers.
            Databases including social security nos., scanned copies of passports, driving licenses, etc.

            Does it surprise you in any way that some gamblers refuse to give this information when asking for a pay-out?
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            • Mudcat
              Restricted User
              • 07-21-05
              • 9287

              #7
              Originally posted by MBENZ
              Mudcat,yes I was venting.Would'nt you agree calling people on their cell phone is going over the top?I will contact them and hopefully get taken off their shill list.

              Personally, I like it when decent books (and I consider WagerWeb a decent book) phone me but if you don't like it, they should just stop immediately if you tell them to IMO.
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              • luke m.
                SBR Rookie
                • 05-14-07
                • 39

                #8
                Can you believe that these ****ers ****ed me for $11,793.00, and considered me a fraud account, and then they call me and offer me a 20% reup bonus for the upcoming football season after confiscating my balance. What nerve do these people have to even call me!
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                • Mudcat
                  Restricted User
                  • 07-21-05
                  • 9287

                  #9
                  I'm sure you'll agree luke that the public had very little sympathy for your position in that complaint - and it is doubtful that you will get more now - however for them to phone and offer a re-up is pretty dopey.

                  I have to admit it is making me chuckle here but, sure, all accounts involved in that complaint should have been immediately deactivated.
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                  • Omnivorous Frog
                    SBR Sharp
                    • 08-02-07
                    • 255

                    #10
                    Originally posted by acw
                    Databases including social security nos., scanned copies of passports, driving licenses, etc.

                    Does it surprise you in any way that some gamblers refuse to give this information when asking for a pay-out?
                    SSN's? I've been in this business since it has been a business, and never, not once, has anyone asked for my SSN. There is only one reason to ask for that and they have no reporting requirements so I am mystified how those could be in any data base.

                    When an employee gets shown the door, or tired of their 25 cents an hour wages they can make an annual income selling these lists. Back in the day I would get a lot of calls from XYZ book, hey, sign up and you will be in the best book in the world. That has almost ceased.
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