Scam Alert: 0.85 BTC Stolen by and – A Cautionary Tale
My betting journey, particularly on NBA games, began with losses but eventually led to significant wins on both platforms. However, the real trouble started when I tried to withdraw my winnings—0.65 BTC from Playbetr and 0.21 BTC from . Both sites demanded KYC verification, which I completed by providing all necessary documents, including my driver's license, selfies, and proof of address. Despite my compliance, both accounts were blocked the next day without any explanation, leaving me unable to access any features.
Emails from both sites accused me of fraudulent activities and claimed they had the right to terminate my accounts and suspend payouts. Their offer to return my deposits was a laughable insult, given their baseless accusations and lack of evidence. Since receiving these emails on January 3rd, 2023, I have been persistently emailing and trying to reach them via live chat, only to be ignored repeatedly.
Playbetr’s alleged transparency and fairness are a complete farce. Despite their claims, they scammed me out of 0.85 BTC, now worth nearly $20,000. They listed various fraudulent actions as reasons for termination, but I categorically deny any involvement in activities such as syndicate play, collusion, match-fixing, late betting, or any other form of cheating. My bets were standard NBA wagers, placed in one of the most regulated and transparent markets in the world.
I am determined to hold these scammers accountable and am prepared to take all necessary legal actions. Their behavior is disgraceful, and I refuse to let this injustice stand. I am ready to seek justice through any means necessary, including pursuing legal recourse in Curacao courts.
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Total amount: 0.85 BTC (deposits and profits)
Accounts blocked on January 3, 2023, after requesting withdrawals (over a month ago)
No rules broken
No response from live chat or email (being ignored)
No explanation or evidence provided
I demand a prompt response from and . This injustice must be addressed immediately.
I urge everyone who plays online to make a small withdrawal early on to get the initial KYC process resolved and out of the way. Even legitimate casinos have to go through a very careful process to prevent hackers from withdrawing money from the accounts of customers. If they pay out bitcoin to scammers, neither you or the casino have any recourse. Very often, the first few withdrawals are reviewed by the risk management team at the casinos. These people are trying to protect their casino and the players from scammers. They also have to be worried about paying out to a new customer and then being faced with a credit card charge back.
If you make a series of small withdrawals and things go smoothly with no problems, then the withdrawal process is often handed over to robots for all withdrawals below a certain dollar limit. At some casinos, I have an approval e-mail in my account within seconds and the money hits my PayPal account within hours. If there was a human in the loop, the response time would be vastly longer. Just try contacting support at most casinos and see how long it takes to get a response.
I only play at US regulated sites. I have now been cut off from promos at four sites. Every site has paid me off without complaints even though they know that I have beaten them.
Quote: NathanThey'll accept your money gladly to bet, but when you WIN, they don't pay you and block you, falsely claiming you cheated. It's sadly a win win situation only for them and a lose lose situation for you. I never liked the online Casino idea because of shady crap like this. 😫
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I completely agree with you—it's infuriating how they take your money for bets but refuse to pay out when you win, resorting to false accusations of cheating. It really does feel like a win-win situation for them and a lose-lose for honest players. Your skepticism about online casinos is well-founded given these shady practices. We need more regulation and transparency in this industry to protect players. Thanks for sharing your perspective; it's a reminder to stay cautious.
Quote: MentalIf you haven't made any progress in 18 months, I think you really have an uphill battle if you ever hope to recover anything.
I urge everyone who plays online to make a small withdrawal early on to get the initial KYC process resolved and out of the way. Even legitimate casinos have to go through a very careful process to prevent hackers from withdrawing money from the accounts of customers. If they pay out bitcoin to scammers, neither you or the casino have any recourse. Very often, the first few withdrawals are reviewed by the risk management team at the casinos. These people are trying to protect their casino and the players from scammers. They also have to be worried about paying out to a new customer and then being faced with a credit card charge back.
If you make a series of small withdrawals and things go smoothly with no problems, then the withdrawal process is often handed over to robots for all withdrawals below a certain dollar limit. At some casinos, I have an approval e-mail in my account within seconds and the money hits my PayPal account within hours. If there was a human in the loop, the response time would be vastly longer. Just try contacting support at most casinos and see how long it takes to get a response.
I only play at US regulated sites. I have now been cut off from promos at four sites. Every site has paid me off without complaints even though they know that I have beaten them.
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I appreciate your insights and understand the challenges involved, but I'm not ready to forgo my money. I'll pursue this to the very end, regardless of the uphill battle. Your advice on early small withdrawals and understanding the KYC process is valuable, and I'll keep that in mind moving forward. I remain determined to hold these platforms accountable and recover what's rightfully mine.
Quote: bambsIt's frustrating to see these scammers continuing their operations despite numerous threats of legal action. The persistence of these fraudulent schemes highlights the need for stronger enforcement and more effective measures. Reporting and spreading awareness is crucial, but systemic changes are necessary to truly combat this issue. Let's keep sharing our experiences and pushing for better protection against these scams.
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The intelligence in your posts is starting to appear artificial…
Quote: bambsIt's frustrating to see these scammers continuing their operations despite numerous threats of legal action.
That is just it, they are threats of legal action but very few are actually filing lawsuits,
