Why am I getting a super promo from Betislands sent by a gmail aaccount?

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  • mighty maron
    SBR MVP
    • 04-20-09
    • 4215

    #1
    Why am I getting a super promo from Betislands sent by a gmail aaccount?
    Promos dealing with 100 to 150 percent ring alarm bells. I know that Betislands is an up and comer here...they seem regarded well. Here is the email I received:

    Hi, xxxx.
    I am your account manager at www.betislands.com. I wanted to introduce myself. Please let me know if there is any way in which I can help you. Remember we do same day payouts, and we have a true dime line on baseball up to 190. Additionally we are offering a freeplay bonus of up to 110% on a deposit of up to $500. Because this will be your first deposit, I can also offer you a 150% FP on a deposit of $100-$200. Those are incredible bonuses considering all the action coming up. I hope you will play with us in the near future.
    Regards,
    Dutch Van Dyke
    800 998 8740
    Login and Register Form Html Template



    Dutch Van Dyke....well people have to be named something I guess. I then look at the email sender address to check and make sure the domain is from something rational..... dutch.van.dyke.bi@gmail.com

    Why does any book have to use a generic gmail account....

    Very odd...will email BI to see what is up...

    Just wanted others to know in case they got this email from a gmail account
  • Keith Richard
    SBR MVP
    • 07-06-06
    • 1576

    #2
    Dutch did work at BetPhoenix I know. Have spoken to him on phone several times there.Seems like a good guy.
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    • robmpink
      SBR Posting Legend
      • 01-09-07
      • 13205

      #3
      He has a few good trance songs
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      • Ellivennecq
        SBR High Roller
        • 05-18-11
        • 146

        #4
        Heart of pure gold
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        • Waterstpub87
          SBR MVP
          • 09-09-09
          • 4102

          #5
          Coming from a gmail account is strange. But 100% capped at 200$ isn't that big of an alarm. Bookmaker runs promos like that occasionally, but the rollover is like 20x.
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          • mtneer1212
            SBR MVP
            • 06-22-08
            • 4993

            #6
            The phone number is BetIsland's phone number, so that looks legit as well.
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            • mighty maron
              SBR MVP
              • 04-20-09
              • 4215

              #7
              Thanks all for the input. The gmail address is dam odd. If it wasnt for the gmail account, I would deposit. Maybe they will send the same thing from their web sites email address instead of gmail
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              • robmpink
                SBR Posting Legend
                • 01-09-07
                • 13205

                #8
                Originally posted by mighty maron
                Thanks all for the input. The gmail address is dam odd. If it wasnt for the gmail account, I would deposit. Maybe they will send the same thing from their web sites email address instead of gmail
                Guy, if you want to deposit call them. Kill 2 birds with one stone.
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                • Betislands
                  SBR Wise Guy
                  • 03-17-11
                  • 547

                  #9
                  Hey guys,

                  Sorry I have not been able to respond to this sooner.

                  Answer is simple , GMAIL accounts hit the inbox some email services will send our stuff to the spam box so our sales guys have opened a personal work account with gmail that they use to send emails with offers , newsletters or other info.

                  This is particularly important for clients that do not wish to get any calls from Betislands and we do respect that.

                  The offer is legit if you have any more questions let me know.

                  CHEERS
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                  • mighty maron
                    SBR MVP
                    • 04-20-09
                    • 4215

                    #10
                    BI thread on gmail accounts

                    xxx

                    wrong thread sorry
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                    • pimike
                      BARRELED IN @ SBR!
                      • 03-23-08
                      • 37139

                      #11
                      LOL worried about a gmail email!




                      People don't worry about D and F books, yet a gmail is something to worry about. LOL Some people are amazing.

                      Give me BI payouts and great customer service AND the gmail every day over others who don't use gmail.

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                      • PD77
                        SBR MVP
                        • 12-11-09
                        • 2381

                        #12
                        I would have trashed the email. If it doesnt come from the books email address then I assume it is an affiliate or a phishing scam. Betislands should employ better emailing techniques than using gmail because I can go create Betislands69@gmail.com right now and go phishing for suckers.
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                        • pimike
                          BARRELED IN @ SBR!
                          • 03-23-08
                          • 37139

                          #13
                          Originally posted by PD77
                          I would have trashed the email. If it doesnt come from the books email address then I assume it is an affiliate or a phishing scam. Betislands should employ better emailing techniques than using gmail because I can go create Betislands69@gmail.com right now and go phishing for suckers.
                          Yep and we would fall for that. LOL

                          Get real people!!!!

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                          • Frogger
                            SBR Sharp
                            • 04-17-10
                            • 382

                            #14
                            Using gmail is unprofessional, lazy, and super risky.

                            The US govt can read any gmail account anytime with barely a fuss from google.

                            Really silly excuse from their company & should be using their own email system for sure.
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                            • PD77
                              SBR MVP
                              • 12-11-09
                              • 2381

                              #15
                              Originally posted by pimike
                              Yep and we would fall for that. LOL

                              Get real people!!!!

                              People fell for your tout service didnt they?
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