Not very subtle hint that Neteller is getting ready to bolt the US

[MiltonFriedman]

My original Neteller account used a US address. I later logged on from overseas. (This is just background, Neteller had no issue and their customer service walked thru it with me.)

Today, I got an email which directly references tracking IP addresses in the context of the UIGE Act:

"Due to this event [referring to different IP addresses]and in fulfillment with the current legislation, we have updated our computer systems to offer greater security to our clients, thus we will need you to access your account and verify it's recent activity"

I have not accessed Neteller, except from overseas, recently. Previously, I accessed it only from US IPs.

This definitely sounds like Neteller is getting ready to cut off US IP access.

(On the other hand, it could be someone phishing.)

[Msgr. Martinez]

The optimistic view is that Neteller is tracking IPs as a way of saying to the government that they can identify violators of the internet gaming act if asked to do so, and that there is no need for US ISPs to block Neteller.

[John Cocktoston]

Neteller has always employed IP address validation. I had a buddy who had a US account. He moved to overseas and tried to login and they closed his account as a anti-fraud measure.

[Quanah Parker]

I think the subtle hint already came when they said they'd be compiling with the US regulations. The clocks been ticking ever since.

I think Neteller's exit will be a serious, if temporary, bummer for all online players.
I'd been on Firepay only, until October. I decided I wouldn't sign up for Neteller since they said they'd be gone in under 270 days. So, I signed up for ePassporte. Took over 2 weeks to move funds into my account. Granted, now that I'm signed up, I hope it'll be smooth sailing...but I not looking forward to the 1st few months of play after Neteller exits.

[lala]

isn't this a phishing attempt this link explains its all

http://www.reviewed-casinos.com/casi...ing-attack.php

[vinyard]

[ QUOTE ]
isn't this a phishing attempt this link explains its all

http://www.reviewed-casinos.com/casi...ing-attack.php

[/ QUOTE ] OP, have you contacted Neteller to verify that it is indeed them and not a phishing attempt?

[MiltonFriedman]

No, I will simply wait and see if the account is locked. (I have used it twice in the last 5 years.)

[dafulv]

did you move your funds to epassport directly from neteller? If not can that be done?

[MiltonFriedman]

The point is that I first changed my address to overseas, with their help.

That makes the inquiry about the IP address odd, given the reference to the UIGE Act. What they apparently WERE doing was asking me to clear up an "old" US IP AND giving me a dealine to do so. If that is not a subtle hint that only my non-US IP will save me from being blocked, I do not know how to read it.

The deadline given was 12/11/06.

[JoseGonzlez]

i look at it as they are making sure they have the ability to block all US IPs as opposed to actually doing it.

I think they have stated they are waiting for the regulation to be drafted no?