My brother had access to a couple of my online sportsbook accounts, and made huge deposits and lost it all. He obviously did not tell me, and I reported it fraud to my bank and credit cards. Being a US citizen, these sportsboooks are threatening to send this balance I "owe" them because the bank stopped payment to collections agencies. Does anyone have any experience with this? It honestly was not me, and the one book is working with me, the other not at all. Does anyone have any advice? Is this even legal since I'm a US resident, and they are breaking the law letting me gamble on their site anyway?
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did u beat his ass?Comment -
I'm more concerned with the legal and financial ramifications, and how it will affect my credit. But if it FU*KS up my credit and I'm on the hook for the $7,000, yes he will be getting knocked the Fuc* outComment -
Seems fishy to me. If you honestly didn't do it, why are you worried if they could collect?Comment -
Because it's my account, I've had the account for a while, and I signed the paper and sent them a copy of my license. I just want to know if anyone has been in this situation or has any advice on what to do, because it seems they have the upper hand in everyway here.Comment -
Its amazing how when someones account loses a lot of money it always seems to be their brother, cousin, nephew, etc. Its never them. This sounds like a repeat of the Patrick McIrish " it was my nephew" story.Comment -
If you don't wanna believe my story, that's fine, I'm not asking for your input. I'm not lying I couldn't care less if you believe me or not but unless you're providing useful advice I couldn't care less what you think. Only reply if you actually have something positive to say please.Comment -
7,000? Wow I thought it was like 500 bucks or something. I think your good as far as credit goes but I don't think you can play at the book before. Never had that happen to me so I am not sureComment -
Generally No- Running a gaming house in the U.S. is illegal. That is why they are offshore. A classic legal concept is a contract is void if it involves illegality ie gambling debts. Do yourself a favor; tell them you will pay the debt in its entirety if they send you something in writing (not email). Chances are they will not and your credit report will never suffer for the debt.
This post is not intended to be legal advice.Comment -
They won't be able to use a collection agency to get you to pay your debt. However, you're probably done betting online and if it's a big enough debt they will not let it go.Comment -
7 grand is enough for it to be worth consulting a lawyer regarding this.Comment -
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I think you shouldnt let your brother know your sportsbook names
and account numbers
and passwords
and credit card numbers
and credit card expiration dates
and credit card *** codes
You should have considered the wonderful incentive he had to do this, after all if he had won, he could have collected, no wait he couldnt have collected anyway since your name is on the account so this was a complete waste of his timeComment -
All the information is saved on my computer so my logins are saved, and he obviously has access to my computer and wallet. And no he had nothing to gain he's a moron drug addict, that doesn't think. Seriously dude just stop posting you're only making yourself look dumb.Comment -
can a sportsbook use a collection agency? the answer is no. can a third party processer like a instant deposit company or whatever use a collection agency. Yes. they willComment -
Why would they not be able to use a 3rd party collections agency?Comment -
because internet gambling debts are not collectable. the reason third party processer can because when they use collection agencys they dont use what it was for. Of course all you have to do is dispute it.Comment -
All the deposits he made were from my credit cards, and bank account debit card, can they still use a third party collections agency? and is it true that they have to notify you in writing before sending it to collections?Comment -
Yeah I am dumb, but I have never let "my brother" gamble away $7000 on my credit cards. You should just be glad that your a moron drug addict, I mean your brother, yeah your brother sorry. Anyways you should be glad your "brother" is a moron drug addict if he wasnt such a moron he could have used all that info and gotten something that actually benefited him rather than gambling on games that he couldnt collect on anywayComment -
no you are safe. the worst thing that will happen to you is you will be blacklisted from all the books. Sometimes though the bank you claimed fraud will want more info. if they find out its your brother they might make you press charges before they will stop the payement. you probably will have a hard time opening another account somewhere though.Comment -
thats a good point nobs makes
was he going to do a interbook transfer to his name? How was he planning on getting paid out?Comment -
He's a heroin addict, he doesn't think. Obviously he has addiction problems, and just wanted to play blackjack. I couldn't care less if you believe me. From now on only helpful information will be responded to, and to everyone else fuc*koff.Comment -
So they can't send it to a collections and screw me?Comment -
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why do you care
you made your move already by stopping payment
now you have to deal with the consequences
if it was really your bro then expose him and let him live with the painComment -
My brother is a heroin addict.....who just wanted to play blackjack
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- who the hell are you kidding?
- You gambled, lost and now want to screw someone out of their money.
- what fraud? if anything you should get the $ from your imaginary brother or take him to court.
- We all know you are full of shit because you typed "I'm a US resident, and they are breaking the law letting me gamble on their site anyway?
- I guarantee you wouldn't say that if you won (eerrrrr I mean if your brother won). You would cash that check in a heart beat and I bet if they took 6 days instead of 5 to pay you, you would be posting complaints all over the place.
Here's my advice:
- be a man. call your credit card company back and reverse your dispute.
- if it too late. Write a check or take a loan for what you own the company and send it them
- beat the **** out of your imaginary brother if he doesn't pay you back
- quit fuking gambling, you are obviously real shitty at it. ERRR, i mean your brother is.
Do the right thing otherwise I hope they do send a collection agency after you. One from Bulgaria or some place that calls at 3am and hounds you at home and at work along with your neighbours and family.Comment -
You people have absolutely no respect for anything. I would not do that to my family, cuz I'm a real human being. And like I said I don't care if you believe me I'm looking for advice, not ridicule. Please if your just going to be an "internet tough guy" stop responding. I need legitimate help here from people that know something about this.Comment -
No, I don't do cards. I put small bets on sports. I am not lying, I don't see what is so unbelievable about this post, I was just seeking anyone who had dealt with a similar issue, I didn't need to get slaughtered, and called a liar by all you internet tough guys with beer guts bigger than a honda.Comment
