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Forum User Claims Web of Poker Scams Worth $300K

By Ivan Potocki

"Parts of this post also contain statements that could best be described as pathetic like Life is about doing good to others and I want to follow the path of righteousness! and I will use my knowledge to improve Science, The Economy, and Well Being of others lives, especially coming from a self-proclaimed professional scammer."

Ivan Potocki, how is this pathetic? Come post here and give your explanation please.

Because I didn't do good to others does not mean that's what life is not about. I fell. I was wrong.
We all know the golden rule...
But, I have to say you are wrong for posting that publicly and attempting to lead the public astray from the main purpose of my message.

I'd love to speak with in person lets meet and do an interview...

Justin is referring to this article.
http://www.pokertube.com/poker-news/...ams-worth-300k

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09-18-2014 , 05:37 PM

#153

Justin Archuleta

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Originally Posted by Genetikfreak

Justin just would like to say I hope u can manage to go thoroughly threw this process, im kinda pulling for you. It takes some determination and perseverance, dont give up.

I have confidence.

Thanks a lot you are very encouraging, like fuel.

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09-18-2014 , 05:37 PM

#154

HoyaSaxa123

old hand

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i'll meet you in person.

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09-18-2014 , 05:38 PM

#155

MMD

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Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 6,553

1. Does your fiance and family know about your theft?

2. How do you plan on making this right? What timescale do you have in your head for repayments?

3. Can you answer the question about how we as poker players can avoid getting scammed like this?

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09-18-2014 , 05:42 PM

#156

TheHoss

journeyman

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from his profile

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Occupation:
I pick fruit

indeed o_O

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09-18-2014 , 05:47 PM

#157

LostOstrich

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OP's posting style is not consistent with that of someone who feels genuine remorse

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09-18-2014 , 05:48 PM

#158

MMD

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Originally Posted by LostOstrich

OP's posting style is not consistent with that of someone who feels genuine remorse

Agreed

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09-18-2014 , 05:51 PM

#159

chinagambler

veteran

Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 2,572

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Originally Posted by LostOstrich

OP's posting style is not consistent with that of someone who feels genuine remorse

Probably more fear than remorse, sociopaths capable of running a scam like this usually can't feel remorse.

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09-18-2014 , 05:52 PM

#160

Land Of The Free?

old hand

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Originally Posted by LostOstrich

OP's posting style is not consistent with that of someone who feels genuine remorse

The whole point of religion is that you don't have to take responsibility for anything.

And now watch the tsunami of deluded psychos try to claim otherwise...

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09-18-2014 , 05:53 PM

#161

Justin Archuleta

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Originally Posted by HoyaSaxa123

i'll meet you in person.

It would be my honor to meet a well respected HU pro like yourself.

Two wrongs don't make a right.

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09-18-2014 , 05:53 PM

#162

mchine

grinder

Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 568

It was nice of you to admit your transgressions and quit smoking weed, but in no way are you the top scammer in the poker industry. I don't even think you are in the top 10 of all scammers.

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09-18-2014 , 06:00 PM

#163

Justin Archuleta

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Originally Posted by MMD

1. No Fiance, yes

2. I'm discussing this with them. It is up to them if they want to have this information posted.

3. Don't download EXE FILES. Have a complicated password that cannot easily be cracked. Don't use PayPal. Use verification checks before making trades. Don't send funds while any transfers are "pending".

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09-18-2014 , 06:02 PM

#164

MMD

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Thanks, pretty standard stuff really but can see why some people wouldn't do this.

I got scammed for like 500euros~ because a scammer had hacked the account of a guy with a coaching listing and 30k posts on here. That was fun.

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09-18-2014 , 06:04 PM

#165

ArtySmokes

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Originally Posted by Justin Archuleta

If you want to know something just ask...

Does your God think you should be in prison?

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09-18-2014 , 06:10 PM

#166

littletrix

grinder

Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 638

I've read none of the responses yet but this is already the best 2p2 thread I've seen in years. Like a reverse 'this bastard scammed me' thread. Brilliant, very well played sir.

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09-18-2014 , 06:13 PM

#167

mark32607

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Where are you getting the money to pay these people back?

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09-18-2014 , 06:17 PM

#168

Siculamente

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How can players better protect themselves? That's what I want to know.

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09-18-2014 , 06:17 PM

#169

Mr Blonde

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Well this is quite a bizarre thread. Hope everyone gets their money back, have no idea how to take OP

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09-18-2014 , 06:18 PM

#170

Videopro

Making TV

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A religion derail should not be the focus of this thread. All additional posts of a religious bent will be deleted.

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09-18-2014 , 06:24 PM

#171

Justin Archuleta

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Originally Posted by ArtySmokes

Does your God think you should be in prison?

If he wants me to go to prison i'll serve him there.

But the Department of Justice isn't going to take it seriously that I stole illegitimate funds. They don't care. If this happened before Black Friday there may have been a chance.

I want to do what's right in my heart and if God can bless me in ways that honour him to gain the money to pay these people back that's all I'm asking for, and maybe a little extra for myself. I've never had much...

It would be hard to pay these guys back in prison.

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09-18-2014 , 06:29 PM

#172

Justin Archuleta

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ProfessionalPoker

Accepted.

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09-18-2014 , 06:29 PM

#173

W0X0F

sit back, relax, and enjoy the flight

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Originally Posted by Professionalpoker

A religion derail should not be the focus of this thread. All additional posts of a religious bent will be deleted.

I agree that there shouldn't be a religious derail, but the OP's cop out by playing the God card had to be addressed.

But I think most people see that for what it is. Enough on that.