We haven't won yet: latest (10/19) cliff's notes on AP scandal

[SgtJake]

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i believe this whole ordeal will end sooner than you guys think

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And why do you say that stranger?

[apefish]

Haven't there been moneybookers phishing scams running around lately?

I just did some checking - that exact amount traces to some confirmed phishing scams using moneybookers name.

edit: it sounds an awful lot like a phish.

[R*R]

I have not been on ABS for at least 6 months to play or observe. Ok I will check with MB if its legit.

[cjd]

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I have not played or had money in my account at Absolute for six months.I have not withdrawn money from there in 6 months. I just got this out of the blue. I have not clicked on accept yet in case its bogus or contacted MB(there support is so slow). Is this for real? This is not a level by me.

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Money Received

Dear Moneybookers customer,

Greetings from moneybookers.com! We would like to inform you that you have received a payment from moneybookers@ absolutepoker.com .

Payment Details

Amount: EUR 359.56

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I googled "359.56 eur". Bunch of links come up saying that it's a phishing scam to get your username/password information that's been going on for years from people claiming to be moneybookers. Moneybrookers does NOT appear to be involved.

On the possibility that it's a coincidence, I'd contact MB support in case you do have free money .. But don't trust that link in the email. In fact, I bet if you view the email headers it'll show it's a fake, or if you hover over the link it won't show in your browser status bar that it's going to send you to where it says it will.

Edit: apefish types faster than I do. [img]/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img]

[Maple Leafs]

Hey guys...

I'm far from a seasoned veteran but I have worked as a journalist in a past life. If anyone is being asked for an interview and wants to know how to best get your message across to a reporter, let me know and I'll come up with a few tips.

[admiralfluff]

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after this blows over (hopefully not anytime soon), we gotta take a pole and find out which admo pic is the best

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I think an enforcement pole could really help resolve this situation. Victor?

[estoysinblanca]

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I have not played or had money in my account at Absolute for six months.I have not withdrawn money from there in 6 months. I just got this out of the blue. I have not clicked on accept yet in case its bogus or contacted MB(there support is so slow). Is this for real? This is not a level by me.

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Money Received

Dear Moneybookers customer,

Greetings from moneybookers.com! We would like to inform you that you have received a payment from moneybookers@ absolutepoker.com .




Payment Details

Amount: EUR 359.56
ID: 49573824
Subject: You must use the link below to accept the payment.
Note:https://www.moneybookers.com/accept....t_id?=49573824





Your money is waiting for you : https://www.moneybookers.com.

We hope you enjoy your cash.




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Do NOT NOT NOT accept that mail, click that link..

It's a SCAM!!! The real moneybookers mails would never call you "dear moneybookers customer".. Log into moneybookers and you'll see there's no payment pending..

A buddy of mine got that email too..it's a dirty scam

fuckn costa rican crooks [img]/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img]

[LOUDmouth]

I also recieved that phishing mail. Even the same ID: 49573824 A funny thing though, the link goes to a fake Ebay login page

Stupid crooks

[R*R]

Thanks for the good advice. When I hover over link it says www.rednada.com.a. Definitely a scam.
Wow it did not take Tom long to find a new business venture. Oh right.....just in....he was framed. Sorry about that Scott.

[mrmandelbrot]

For anyone on the trail of Mr. Tom's likeness, a hot lead might be possible media coverage of Ultimate Poker Challenge III at The Plaza (11/05). Mr. Tom finished 17th and his brother 13th in that 10k event.

And at the very least, this confirms Andy Bloch knows what the guy looks like:

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Andy Bloch knocks out Scott Tom
2005-11-28 16:55:56 EDT

On a board of 10c6c2s10s Andy Bloch moved all in and Scott Tom called all in for 35k. The players showed:


Scott Tom AA

Andy Bloch Jd10d


The river came a blank and Bloch took the pot with his trip 10's to eliminate Scott Tom in 17th place.

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