[JLD61]

USE BODOG AT YOUR OWN RISK!

This could happen to you. First of all I would like to say that I have been playing on this site for almost two years and had no other problems, but in the past two months a total nightmare. I have put almost $6000 in this site and only cash out a $1000.Well two months ago I put $400.00 back in and did pretty good. Got my account a little over $2400.00.Tried to cash out $1800.00, Guess what, BODOG wouldn’t do it because someone that was linked to me had a negative balance (DIFFERENT NAME, DIFFERENT ADDRESS & DIFFERENT ACCOUNT NUMBER) Guess what my Stepson had used my computer once or twice months ago. Therefore since he owes them $400.00 I cannot with draw MY MONEY. Finally after several phone calls I was aloud to cash out minus the $400.00. I know that in the USA what they did to me would be illegal. But no telling in there country. The way they talked on the phone like they could do anything they wanted to with MY MONEY. Well fortunately I had used my credit card. Therefore I disputed the charged. Guess what the charge card company agreed with me and did a charge back. Well then they send me an e-mail stating that my account is disabled. That’s fine with me, like I’ll really going to play on that site again. Well then comes a second e-mail saying that they are now reporting me to EQUIFAX & TRANS UNIONIST. I call BODOG, boy I though the first phone calls was nasty, but this phone call was worst. Well that, fine, I don’t need to talk to them anymore. Well guess what, a collection agency is calling me now. I wonder why they pay you for your friend’s membership. ARE YOU LINKED? OR HAVE YOU SIGNED ON THAT SITE ON SOMEONE ELSE’S COMPUTER OR VICEVERSEA. I WONDER IF OTHER SITES HAVE THIS POLICY TOO.
GOOD LUCK ON BODOG

WITH BEST REGARDS JLD61

[ShamsWoof10]

A couple questions chief... If you paid the $400 why is collections calling you..? Without a social number (I am assuming you didn't give them yours) why or how could they report it to the Credit Bureau's...?

Thanks

[JLD61]

Originally Posted by ShamsWoof10

A couple questions chief... If you paid the $400 why is collections calling you..? Without a social number (I am assuming you didn't give them yours) why or how could they report it to the Credit Bureau's...?

Thanks

The $400.00 was held back from my cash out. Which was my money, not my Stepson’s? But that $400.00 was charge back by the credit card company. Therefore I got all my money. My stepson stills owes them (WHICH HE SHOULD PAY). BODOG hung up on me when I tried to talk to them about EQUIFAX & TRANS UNIONIST, they said they had my SS# but I don't remember if I gave them that information, don’t think I did. Tried to talk to the collection agency which is in OHIO, but he said I was unreasonable & hung up on me also

[kdmfox]

I didn't see anything on their registration page that asks for a ss # so I'd say they were whistling dixie with the credit bureaus.

[BuddyBear]

This is strange....My experiences with BoDog have been largely positive, especially I have high regards for their customer service. Although I have serious issues with the times they put their lines out and such, their A ranking is for the most part deserved due to their safety and strong customer service if nothing else....

I've never played poker online so I don't know how it works but I really hope this gets resolved JLD....this sounds like a bad situation. Keep us updated though....

[cwsulzba]

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[JLD61]

Originally Posted by cwsulzba

That Joseph, Mann and Creed in Ohio handles collections for all gambling accounts. They are calling me for two different ones. It seems to me that they can not do anything. It is an illegal activity in the United States, thus it could not hold up on your credit report. It would be like if you were selling drugs, somebody beat you and stole your money and drugs, then you proceeded to tell the police that they robbed you. Ridiculous.

Same people calling me. Send them a certified letter letting them know that BODOG has a false claim against me and if they pursue this mater, It will fall under under sec 813 civil liability {15 USC 1692K}.I not playing games with these people.

[cwsulzba]

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[krazikorean]

Originally Posted by cwsulzba

That Joseph, Mann and Creed in Ohio handles collections for all gambling accounts. They are calling me for two different ones. It seems to me that they can not do anything. It is an illegal activity in the United States, thus it could not hold up on your credit report. It would be like if you were selling drugs, somebody beat you and stole your money and drugs, then you proceeded to tell the police that they robbed you. Ridiculous.

Have u talked to these ppl yet? What did you say to them "if" you did talk to them. Did u let them know they were made illegally online? Cuz i am in the same boat. Just got a letter from them saying i owe them about 1g. When actually it should be 700. I think its cuz they add on a fee is that legal? I have heard in other forums, to not talk to them and just write them saying don't contact me anymore. After that if they contact other than letting you know if the issue is resolved or letting know you are being sued, they are violating your rights. Also if anyone else has experience with them and what you can do to get out of it let me know. Thanks

[cwsulzba]

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[BigGulpsHuh?]

I am confused, how do you guys owe bodog money? Chargebacks or something?

[Bluehorseshoe]

Calvin Ayre has got some major league balls.

[Dumb_lucK]

Sounds kinda scamish to me, you deposit money legally fully intending to use their services they then find you linked to another user through whatever means, via IP check or so on so forth..

Looking over Bodog's privacy policy..
"Bodog Sportsbook, Casino and Poker Room also log IP addresses for system administration purposes. We use IP addresses to help diagnose problems with our servers. Your IP address is also used to help identify you and your wagering account. Bodog download products also record a unique computer ID."

They most likely discovered your Stepson logged in from your PC or Created his account from your PC he caused a debt to his own account maybe faulty e-check or he charged back in dispute for whatever reason and at some point they linked the accounts together and decided that you are responsible for this debt as the account was linked to you.

However though, Charging Back without seeking alternative routes to resolve this.. As you say "My stepson stills owes them (WHICH HE SHOULD PAY)." Hurts a company, risks the company to lose valued processors that DO WORK for US clients, and hurts clients in turn when they get nailed for additional fee's because of charge backs by clients.

Is this a new method of gaming and beating the books and poker sites all the time? Win, Win, win and Chargeback to gain your initial deposit back..? (there is no losing in this method, until you get charged for extortion and fraud)

Or in cases where i've personally seen.. Lose Lose Lose.. chargeback the deposit and move on?

I personally do not see an reason for a "Warning" against Bodog.

I'm certain the matter could have been resolved in a more professional fashion, specially in the case where they notified you the account was linked to your stepson whereas there probably could have been some arrangement made. Or you could have cleared the debt, and collected off your stepson. Or told your stepson to pay his debts so you could collect. Either way Charging back isn't the way to do business with legitimate corps!

[shannon1979]

people running scams that crash because of bodogs billion dollar security,then badmouthing the book cause they had cashout problems.well everyone knows you can only have one household account,and how would they know who the hell was playing on it.grandson smandson thats the balony im talking about.you know good and well you messed up one acct. then created another to avoid the debt.and so does bodog.let me tell you anotherthing,I have even chipdumped 1300.00 to a family member there,got both our accounts blocked,called up and we settled it like men.got both accts. unblocked and cashed soon as they returned the funds to my acct.no prob.all of this is based on trust.you have to give respect to get it. dont bother replying,cause im not listening

[Agent Smith]

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