Got some mail today

[catrina m]

I got this letter today. It was about my bounced check from " you know who"

Seems like they are being investigated and the feds would like me to help.

Anyone else get one?

 

[Mousey]

I got this letter today. It was about my bounced check from " you know who"

Seems like they are being investigated and the feds would like me to help.

Anyone else get one?

Thank you for posting this, catrina. Seems the feds are after the payment processor (Web Merchant, LLC).

Being the resident paranoic, I can't help but wonder...

How did the DoJ get records of your transaction(s) (bounced check)? And would cooperation with the Feds be an admission of 'guilt'? While most of us here don't think gambling online is illegal, the DoJ and the FBI do.

 

[just play]

Thank you for posting this, catrina. Seems the feds are after the payment processor (Web Merchant, LLC).

Being the resident paranoic, I can't help but wonder...

How did the DoJ get records of your transaction(s) (bounced check)? And would cooperation with the Feds be an admission of 'guilt'? While most of us here don't think gambling online is illegal, the DoJ and the FBI do.

That was my thought too! How did they get the records?

I would be sh*tting my pants.

 

[catrina m]

The only way I can figure it, I closed my bank account shortly after the check bounced. I covered the fee's, but I closed the account because they started refusing my deposits to casino's. I contacted them and asked why my deposits were being denied and they said they implemented new software to deny gambling sites. Thats telling me how I can spend my money. So I closed the account.

I think my uptight, babtist, bible thumpin bank turned in my banking records to them because of all the internet transactions for a few years.

I have no worries, and I am not about to stop my right to gamble. I just buy prepaid visa's.

I did email the folks that bounced the check and sent them copies of the letter and told them I wanted paid after 6 months or I might fill out the questionaire.

They said my check was mailed july 7th, lol

We will see. I still have no intention of giving anyone, information of my personal interests.

We have the right to the pursuit of happiness.

 

[Rollo]

They are probably making a case that the payment processor is violating the UIGEA.

You can either:

1) Respond, and hope that's the end of it. Be 100% honest and accurate if and when responding. If you bend the truth, you could get into trouble.

2) throw it in the garbage and wait for an explicit ultimatum - which may never happen. Agents get busy, work piles up, and may not follow up... unless you throw it back at em in which case they're going to have to pay attention.

I'd probably do #2 and wait and see what happens. Most stuff like this goes away on its own.

Plus, I wouldn't want to admit in writing that you have been violating the law unless there is no choice... if you give it up too fast, you could be essentially subjecting yourself to a conspiracy charge.

I would consult a lawyer before responding and not respond unless you get a follow up.

I think this sort of thing is going to get more commonplace... look out folks!

 

[EasyRhino]

For me, the temptation to respond with a letter saying "Do your own damn research, hippie" would be overwhelming.

Who was Web Merchant processing for?

 

[catrina m]

If you read it they are requesting information.

I do not and never will support any govt. intervention in any activity that I deem as none of thier buisness.

G.W tells em no as executive privelige.

I will tell em no as my rights to pursuit of happiness privelege.

The U.S govt. is a brash, overbearing bully in the world. I am a U.S citizen and I have seen enough to know I miss Bill Clinton and his cum on the dress more than the blood spilled over this administrations idiocy.

It is much more than just gambling, it is innocent lives and a severe waste of money.

 

[LaurieJim]

They are probably making a case that the payment processor is violating the UIGEA.

You can either:

1) Respond, and hope that's the end of it. Be 100% honest and accurate if and when responding. If you bend the truth, you could get into trouble.

2) throw it in the garbage and wait for an explicit ultimatum - which may never happen. Agents get busy, work piles up, and may not follow up... unless you throw it back at em in which case they're going to have to pay attention.

I'd probably do #2 and wait and see what happens. Most stuff like this goes away on its own.

Plus, I wouldn't want to admit in writing that you have been violating the law unless there is no choice... if you give it up too fast, you could be essentially subjecting yourself to a conspiracy charge.

I would consult a lawyer before responding and not respond unless you get a follow up.

I think this sort of thing is going to get more commonplace... look out folks!

i agree with rollo on this go with #2 it will prob go away on its own.worst case plead the 5th that is one of our rights or do we still have them anymore?

 

[Pinababy69]

For me, the temptation to respond with a letter saying "Do your own damn research, hippie" would be overwhelming.

If that happened up here, I probably would respond with a letter exactly like that. But of course, I don't have the DoJ and the IRS to worry about. Two totally different scenarios.

I do not and never will support any govt. intervention in any activity that I deem as none of thier buisness.

G.W tells em no as executive privelige.

I will tell em no as my rights to pursuit of happiness privelege.

The U.S govt. is a brash, overbearing bully in the world. I am a U.S citizen and I have seen enough to know I miss Bill Clinton and his cum on the dress more than the blood spilled over this administrations idiocy.

It is much more than just gambling, it is innocent lives and a severe waste of money.

I agree with everything you say Catrina. The Clinton reference is funny, lol.

Again, if this shit starts up here at any point...they can all kiss my ass. This whole thing needs a good front page story, and lots of coverage. I still think there are way too many people out there who aren't even aware of what's going on. Surely, even some non-gamblers would be offended and appalled by how far this whole issue has been pushed by the DoJ? They are like rabid dogs over it. It is scary.

 

[EasyRhino]

If that happened up here, I probably would respond with a letter exactly like that.

If it happened up there, the investigating attorney probably would be a hippie!

 

[footdr]

THEY ARE REALLY TRICKY!

First of all, they must know already that you tried to cash the check. Also, the bank probably did report it as they are required to.

Secondly, I wouldn't do anything! Just wait and see if they send another request.

If they file legal proceedings attempting to compel you to provide the information, consult an attorney.

Lastly, do you live in Utah? If not, if they take legal action against you they would probably have the offices located in your state handle it.

I wouldn't take this matter lightly, alot of the info they seek could be used against you, leading to an IRS investigation, etc.

If they contact you by phone, take the 5th (I don't recognize this company, I don't recall ......etc.

 

[lots0]

First thing, talk to a lawyer that is knowledgeable about this UIGEA issue, even if it costs you a few dollars... and I would do it fast.

I would also contact your elected Representatives and let them know how happy you are that the DoJ got your personal information from your Bank without your permission, thanks to the misnamed "Patriot Act", that requires Banks to report All "suspicious" activity to the Dept. of Homeland Security.

The Patriot Act laws are so Draconian that I once got reported by a Bank to Home Land Security for coloring up (changing up) some money. I had $3000 cash in $5's, $10's, $20's and $50's and I wanted to change it all up to $100's, I went into a local bank to do so and got reported to Home Land Security by the Bank... The Bank employees were even apologetic and embarrassed for having to report me for changing up money... But I still got reported.

 

[Mousey]

The more I think about this, the more pissed off it makes me. You realize the catch-22 that's in this letter? If the recipient doesn't reply with answers to their questions, s/he is refusing to 'cooperate' with the DoJ investigation. If s/he does answer, she's incriminating herself. What a crock of shite.

 

[The Ronin]

Unless it came Certified or registered mail, toss it. They appear to be fishing, and they are hoping you are angry enough about the bounced check, that you will help them out. The cost of helping their "investigation", might not be apparent just yet, but I would bet their will be a cost in the future.

A letter in the mail, is just that, a letter in the mail. A summons to appear, or a DOJ investigator knocking on your door, that would be a different story. Both could happen. At this point, I personally don't think you have anything to worry about, especially if you don't plan on cooperating.

The Assistant that sent you the letter has a track record for Internet Gambling. Check this out

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[LaurieJim]

its still enough to scare the xhit out of anyone and im like mousey it pisses me the hell off that they can try to do this.

 

[Casinomeister]

Hi catrina m,

Play it safe and get some real legal advice from a qualified lawyer. It may cost you a couple hundred bucks, but you'll sleep better at night.

 

[silkprint]

Just because ot wasn't registered or certified doesn't mean anything ,
I got a summons to testify in court[ witness to an accident] regular mail and if I didn't go I would have been in default and would have been arrested .

 

[catrina m]

Hi catrina m,

Play it safe and get some real legal advice from a qualified lawyer. It may cost you a couple hundred bucks, but you'll sleep better at night.

This year I have deposited more than I have recieved payments. The one payment they wan't info on bounced and I had to cover the fee's, and I doubt I will ever see that money.

I'm willing to declare a nice tidy loss and fill out the 1040 long form instead of my speedy, usual internet filing.

They wan't a slice of my pie, its in the red, I'll deduct it off next years taxes

 

[SlotsWizard]

This year I have deposited more than I have recieved payments. The one payment they wan't info on bounced and I had to cover the fee's, and I doubt I will ever see that money.

I'm willing to declare a nice tidy loss and fill out the 1040 long form instead of my speedy, usual internet filing.

They wan't a slice of my pie, its in the red, I'll deduct it off next years taxes

I'm in the same boat as you. Huge wins, but huger (is that a word? it is now) losses. In theory, you have to claim all your winnings as income, and then itemize your losses separately (but not more than the amount you won). If you always took the standard deduction, which for me has always been the better option, you won't be able to do that if you itemize your losses.

I'm sitting on pins and needles waiting for the outcome of this Neteller bullshit because this guy

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says that if you ever had a transaction for $10,000 or more that you are supposed to file such-and-such a form for having a foreign bank account. I had a single withdrawal last year from a casino for exactly $10,000. I'm afraid to file a correction to my taxes, but also afraid not to. I'm damned if I do and damned if I don't. Our stupid s**tty-a** c**ks**king m****rf**king government f**king s**ks c**k!

 

[cynthial]

Our stupid s**tty-a** c**ks**king m****rf**king government f**king s**ks c**k!

Oh goodie, a new word game, I love these.

 

[FRENCHIE]

THEY ARE FISHING

mums the word on that questionaire. i got one to if they want any information let them do the leg work, thats how i see it let them subpeana me to court. then lets talk. this is crazy isn't there more inportant things they should be doing like bringing our boys home!!!!

 

[Mousey]

Any of you live in Barney Frank's state? I think, if he hasn't already seen one of these letters, it might be a good idea to send him a copy.

 

[GrandMaster]

I got this letter today. It was about my bounced check from " you know who"

Seems like they are being investigated and the feds would like me to help.

Anyone else get one?

Take the 5th.

 

[catrina m]

I emailed the bounced check casino in question and sent them a copy of the letter.

I got a check that cashed today, mailed the day after my email.

That was fast!

when they want to be.

 

[SKUNX]

I think some of those words are like cock , fuck or suck .. I dunno
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