Cashing Out After having $$ transfer

[bunny]

When I first started playing at Stars, I transferred some $ to a friend who I owed money to. (about $125)

What I didn't know is that he had opened the Stars account for the sole purpose of receiving my money. He withdrew it a few days later, without ever playing. (another thing I did not know, till I received the email from Stars)

Stars security, not only emailed him to verify the reasons for this transaction, but they questioned my identity and wanted a copy of my passport sent/faxed to them. Which I did (I had nothing to hide), and they mentioned (if I recall correctly) something along the same lines as what *jillaj* posted - that they are not a bank and they allow transfers so players can play at their site and not use it for foul play.

I guess it would've been simpler if the guy had just played a few hands, before cashing out. I can see how they might have mistook what we did as foul play, but in all honesty....it was a clean transaction.

ps: Had this occurred at Party (where we get the friend referral bonus), I'd understand security getting involved because it would look rather suspicious, but they don't have any referral bonus at Stars, so I don't really understand what all the fuss was about.

[Windbreaker]

I wouldn't recommend withdrawing so soon with barely any play. This sets up all kinds of red flags....even if it does go through, you're still kind of abusing the system. Interaccounts transfers were not set up to help people avoid peer to peer transfer fees and have the poker site absorb the losses. If you planned to cash out immediately, maybe could have looked at other options first. Interaccount transfer are designed to help people move money around to use. I would hate for it to be taken away.

[Talking Poker]

Exactly. And this is why the sites get upset when people abuse it for non-playing (aka "fould play") purposes.