URGENT dilemma, please help if possible!

[kosmicd21]

hello, basically the situation is that my grandfather (who does not live in the US) passed away and I am leaving in less than 12 hours to go to Venezuela for the funeral and i thought i had enough $$ in my bank account but would like to get more, cashing out through poker accounts will nott get cash into my neteller account fast enough for me to withdraw it to my bank, so i am imporinga anyone with $700-$1200 (or more) on neteller to please allow me to send them an amount between there on pokerstars and have them transfer that amount to me on neteller so that i can withdraw that money to my bank immediately and get it in my account. I don't know if these kind of posts are allowed or whether this is the area for them, but i am in a dilemma and would appreciate any help, please respond here and i can give u my AIM name so we can do it over on AIM. thanks.

[NLSoldier]

SIIHP

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[imported_anacardo]

WHOA, Bro.

If it's that urgent, you can [censored] slow down and put it into recognizable English.

[whiskeytown]

Pokerstars is almost immediate with their transfer to Neteller - Neteller to the bank is the slow link

When scamming, one must be sure to get their stuff right.

RB

[kosmicd21]

god, why do people always think there is a scam, and i don't understand why the need to p ost negativity when i'm simply looking for assistance on a serious issue, i already made a cash out and it STILL hasn't hit my neteller an di'm running out of time, these transfers for me always take a day to clear, btw I WILL BE SENDING MONEY TO THE OTHER PERSON FIRST, i just need some help

[Jeebus]

WhiskeyTown, if i am ever in an area you are in, I want to smoke a bowl with you. Whoever is closer provides the bong. Same goes for diebitter.

After that hijack I agree completely. You have 8 posts and you are asking for 700 dollars to be transferred to you. If you gdad just died perhaps a family memeber will be happy to spot you some cash to get down there? If not, perhaps the bank will issue you a loan. If not, I sure as hell ain't sendin you no money.

[EliteNinja]

Tell you what, why don't you send me $100 in advance and I'll send you $1200 soon thereafter?
Deal?

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god, why do people always think there is a scam, and i don't understand why the need to p ost negativity when i'm simply looking for assistance on a serious issue, i already made a cash out and it STILL hasn't hit my neteller an di'm running out of time, these transfers for me always take a day to clear, btw I WILL BE SENDING MONEY TO THE OTHER PERSON FIRST, i just need some help

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People think you're scamming because you have all of 6 posts. If it's that urgent, your other family will help you I'm sure.

Probably the fact that it's a rather large amount helps you not.

[Vavavoom]

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Only a matter of time

[utmt40]

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[ohnonotthat]

Send me a PM; I'll take your contact info and arrange to hear you out.

I'm not as convinced as some are that it's a scam; sh-t does happen and it usually does when we are least prepared.

To all those who are sure this is a con . . .

Do all of you have wallets that won't close due either to the half inch of cash or the half dozen Gold-Cards you tote around with you ?

This is NOT a slap at those who are suspicious; I'll admit this is - to say the least - a little, um, "questionable".

I was warned recently not to discuss poker here at OOT and I hope this does not qualify but -

One of the skills necessary to excel (or even compete) is the ability to climb into the other guy's head.

I do not author posts entitled "Brother, can you spare a dime" but one would hope at my age (mid 40s) I would not need to.

It's more or less common knowledge that a disproportionate number of posters here are in school or are of school age.

If those that fit this description are all financially independent I salute you; I am neither proud nor ashamed of the fact that I was quite dependent until the second half of my 20s - well into the second half.

If those of you who proudly produce your parents' CCs when catastrophes occur are unable to even IMAGINE that some people don't have that option it's unfortunate - in this instance for our OP but for you as well.

I'm loathe to compare this person's problems to those of anyone else; it has taken me many years to learn that problems do not exist on a spectrum; one man's inconvenience is another's calamity. One of my [more affluent] neighbors is currently stewing because his $90,000 car suffered some slight damage when a branch fell from a tree; he got really pissed when he found out he alone was liable for the [under $2,000] repair. His deductable is probably higher than the bill so it will be an out of pocket expense for the poor unfortunate man. My heart goes out to him; the mishap caused him to be late for an out of town business meeting which I hear resulted in in his private jet being bounced from first to last in the take-off queue. (Sniff)

I too am having a rough go of things at the present time; I just found out that my new apartment building, that would be the one with the paid off mortage, might need a new roof. I have no idea why that bitch of an aunt of mine didn't take care of this before willing me the property. And if that's not bad enough I just found out the law prohibits me from raising the rent for any of its elderly tenants; oh well, I'll just tighten my belt and try to get by on the $6,000/month it brings in rent AFTER expenses. (Maybe I can cut down on their heat; let the whiny little geezers wear sweaters; better yet let them all move to Florida).

To repeat, I am not convinced beyond any doubt that this poster is a straight shooter and I am not going to spend $1,200 or $700 to find out.

I will however, hear him out, maybe be able to suggest an alternative, and if he sounds credible I may go a hundred or two toward helping him - if he transfers first. /images/graemlins/smile.gif

If it's a scam it's a scam, but having had the shoe on the other foot on a number of occasions - and having been assisted by people with whom I had relationships but was hardly close - I'll take a flier for the price of a nice dinner out.

To those mentioned above who cannot fathom ever having to do something like post here and ask for help . . .

Which of these two events are more likely to occur ?

- I understand both might be longshots but which is the less likely to ever occur.

1. You someday find yourself in a situation - not life/death but of some importance - which causes you to ask a total stranger (or group of strangers) to help you ?

2. You decide you could use some extra money and in order to get it create a phantom 2+2 account and post a request for help in an effort to run a scam on our little community ?

By the way . . . (rhetorical question as it won't affect my decision but I am curious)

When you transfer money on STARS you get a popup stating "[sic] management must approve this transfer". This being the case am I not 100% indemnified ?

If the transfer is approved BY THEM, are they going to later come to me and ask for the money if it turns out this is a CC scam or some such similar bit of chicanery ?

Oh well, I guess I'll find out.

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Best wishes to all -

- Chris

[chesspain]

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hello, basically the situation is that my grandfather (who does not live in the US) passed away and I am leaving in less than 12 hours to go to Venezuela for the funeral and i thought i had enough $$ in my bank account but would like to get more, cashing out through poker accounts will nott get cash into my neteller account fast enough for me to withdraw it to my bank, so i am imporinga anyone with $700-$1200 (or more) on neteller to please allow me to send them an amount between there on pokerstars and have them transfer that amount to me on neteller so that i can withdraw that money to my bank immediately and get it in my account. I don't know if these kind of posts are allowed or whether this is the area for them, but i am in a dilemma and would appreciate any help, please respond here and i can give u my AIM name so we can do it over on AIM. thanks.

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People, don't let this happen to you. Apply now, for a newfangled item called a "credit card," so that when emergencies strike, you'll be ready!

[ChipWrecked]

I think OP's post is on the level. However, WT is correct in that it's the interbank transfers that take time, not the PS transfer to Neteller. I'd advise OP to make the cashout if he hasn't already done so and then get to his family as soon as he can.

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People think you're scamming because you have all of 6 posts. If it's that urgent, your other family will help you I'm sure.


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What's wrong with asking a bunch of shifty, anonymous poker players to transfer money for you rather than ask your family for help? I think you're too negative.

[craig r]

Stars won't wire money? I know some sportsbooks will.

craig

[crunchy1]

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People, don't let this happen to you. Apply now, for a newfangled item called a "credit card," so that when emergencies strike, you'll be ready!

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...not to mention that using one responsibly each month will do wonders for your credit rating.

[tonypaladino]

"What's wrong with asking a bunch of shifty, anonymous poker players to transfer money for you rather than ask your family for help? I think you're too negative."

Hey, I may be shifty and anonymous, but...wait, what was the 3rd thing?

[vexvelour]

What's wrong with calling the poker people or the Neteller people and explaining the situation?

Furthermore, why did you wait till you only had 12 hours?

And why should we trust someone with 8 posts? I don't think anyone even knows who I am and I have something over 400.

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"What's wrong with asking a bunch of shifty, anonymous poker players to transfer money for you rather than ask your family for help? I think you're too negative."

Hey, I may be shifty and anonymous, but...wait, what was the 3rd thing?

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Tennis! I meant tennis players!!

[4_2_it]

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I don't think anyone even knows who I am and I have something over 400.

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You are selling yourself short. You are a girl that likes fast red cars and whose frequent loud sex is bothering her uptight neighbor. /images/graemlins/grin.gif

[DcifrThs]

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cashing out through poker accounts will nott get cash into my neteller account fast enough for me to withdraw it to my bank

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god you were SOOO close...had you just said "neteller debit card" you'd be ok and people would believe you with a much much much higher probability.

fact: poker sites often take very little time in getting money from there to neteller (sometimes a few hours...stars is one of those that has always been fast in my experience)

fact: you say this "i am leaving in less than 12 hours." so you already have a flight and a ticket.

fact: if you had a neteller debit card, you could withdraw the money from any "star" ATM machine (one of ht emost widely used around the world)

fact: money from neteller takes around 3-6 days to get to your bank account.

sorry, your story just doesn't check out

Barron

[vexvelour]

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You are selling yourself short. You are a girl that likes fast red cars and whose frequent loud sex is bothering her uptight neighbor.

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LOL, thanks 4_2.
Actually my car is Black but the only picture I could find that might fit in the spot was red /images/graemlins/frown.gif.

Anyone wanna help me resize a picture so I can have a distinguishable avatar? I don't have any pic proggies on my comp. (Sorry to hijack.)

[ohnonotthat]

STARS took 48+ hours to process my cashout, but that may have been atypical.

Re. Neteller to his bank - am I the only one who was all over the Neteller ATM card ?

Normally I'd be p-ssed about the nitpicky fees - anywhere from 2-4 dollars per withdrawal - but it's still a nice way to avoid having big brother know everything about your life.

BTW, I have so far not heard from him.

P.S. Thanks for chiming in - nice to know there are still some out there who have faith in mankind. /images/graemlins/smile.gif

[bdmcgraw]

stars-&gt; neteller transfers often take &gt;24 hours, for me at least.

however, if you deposit like $200, then cash out $500 a few days later, the 200 will leave instantly (essentially cancelling your initial transaction) and the 300 will take a day or two..

but yeah giving that guy money is ridiculous. im sure there is like 500 different ways to get scammed here. plus, a ticket to latin america that leaves 12 hours later is going to be a shitload more than 700

[Alobar]

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Normally I'd be p-ssed about the nitpicky fees - anywhere from 2-4 dollars per withdrawal - but it's still a nice way to avoid having big brother know everything about your life.


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you are in a SERIOUS state of denial, if you think that the money you withdrew from an american bank isnt on record somewhere, just because it came from your neteller card.

(we enter this scene as 2 ATM repair men attempt to refill an empty ATM machine)

ATM guy 1: "sweet jesus!!! According to the records there should still be several thousand dollars in this machine!"

ATM guy 2: "wtf happened?? it couldnt have just dissapeared!!"

(camera flashes to a close up of a shiny new Neteller debit card)

Voice over: Think Neteller Debit card, for when you dont want The Man all up in your business

[PokerGoblin]

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URGENT dilemma, please help if possible!
#4071664 - 12/01/05 03:39 AM

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How does a thread like this stay active for 10 hours before being erased by the mods?

[Voltron87]

maybe he doesnt have the neteller debit card?

[Voltron87]

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Normally I'd be p-ssed about the nitpicky fees - anywhere from 2-4 dollars per withdrawal - but it's still a nice way to avoid having big brother know everything about your life.


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you are in a SERIOUS state of denial, if you think that the money you withdrew from an american bank isnt on record somewhere, just because it came from your neteller card.

(we enter this scene as 2 ATM repair men attempt to refill an empty ATM machine)

ATM guy 1: "sweet jesus!!! According to the records there should still be several thousand dollars in this machine!"

ATM guy 2: "wtf happened?? it couldnt have just dissapeared!!"

(camera flashes to a close up of a shiny new Neteller debit card)

Voice over: Think Neteller Debit card, for when you dont want The Man all up in your business

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lmao

there are actually people who use it to avoid paying taxes. people: this wont work. it might work for a year or two, but eventually if the IRS looks they will find.

[MonkeeMan]

momma said don't loan money to strangers.

[CORed]

I'd help you, but my Nigerian friend hasn't sent me my share of the $20,000,000 yet.

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Pokerstars is almost immediate with their transfer to Neteller up to the amount you deposited - Neteller to the bank is the slow link

When scamming, one must be sure to get their stuff right.

RB

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