I got Punk'd.

[Talking Poker]

I suspect it will be a lot easier than that. You're giving this guy too much credit. Top level scam artists, sure, but I've got my money on this guy being a brainless fucktard that didn't cover his tracks.

If Lou had pshabi's Party info in his Yahoo account, he likely also had his own Stars/Neteller info in there as well. That means this guy only had to get into ONE account to access all three (and however many more, based on the sensitive info in there). No keyloggers needed. Also, if he had been using some sort of keylogger, I would expect that Lou would have run into more problems by now, and not just those couple of accounts.

We'll see. As much as this situation sucks, I'll be very interested to see how this turns out. You would think someone would know better than to target an actual lawyer, wouldn't you? I mean, isn't that just asking for trouble? Might as well target the local FBI guy while you're at it.

[bunny]

I'm wondering if you ever forgot your password and had them send it to your Yahoo. This is one way someone would have access to your password.

I continually change my passwords on all poker accounts, quite often.

Another tip: If you've forgotten your password and the poker site sends it to you in your email account, be wise enough to change it immediately.

[PShabi]

Then you drag MOTHERFUCKINSHABI into it? My god, why not just go after Zeus himself!!!!!

[badblood44]

The fact that it was a Neteller account hacked too should hopefully help solve the case. Neteller requires knowledge of the numerical account, numerical SecureID and password. Guessing all 3 is not as likely as guessing a password to a poker site.

I too hope you find out who did it and take appropriate measures.

[Akverno]

I just realized it could be as simple as logging onto yahoo instant messenger and leaving it open on a friends computer. If it has access to your email they could pop it open. And if you happen to be an organized individual and have your emails organized with all of your poker emails in one folder it would be easy to pop open your accounts.

[Aequitas58]

Here's a partial update for the railbirds:

(1) Yahoo Customer Support has been no help at all. Their response time is next to shit, but it's expected as they are so big. I was kind of savvy this morning: I used some information gained from Stars, applied it to my newly-jacked Yahoo Email account and obtained access. I instantly re-changed the passwords and personal information. My account is in tact, thankfully, nothing was deleted.

(2) Talked to Stars support, obtained his IP address, traced his IP - which led me to his street address. I have requested a postal inquiry from the Postmaster of his city to verify. In the interim, I have also reclaimed "Aequitas58" on Stars. With $.02 left in my account, and feeling susceptible to future hijacks, I contacted Stars support, created a new account and transferred my FFPs. I am now playing on Stars under a name that will remain secret. This person's accounts, (three to be exact), have been shut down and (I believe) his IP banned by Stars.

(3) I have deleted my Neteller account, and I will have to create a new one before re-depositing.

(4) I know who this person is, and it is a member of this forum. I have spoken to this person, and I have been promised that the money will be returned to me. I stressed to this person that, as a lawyer, I have not yet pulled the trigger on the possible charges he might be facing. These include, but are not limited to: wire fraud, bank fraud, criminal impersonation, criminal mischief, identity theft, harrassment, and maybe some new crimes generated by this wave of new cyber-"law." This person has until Friday to get a check or money order in the mail. For the time being, I will refrain from exposing this person.

(5) How did he lose the money? LOL. I guess he was surprised to only see ~$300 in there. I'm buying a house, and poker is taking a major backseat. Nevertheless, he sat w/ all of it at $15/30 lhe, and lost it w/in 10 hands. Stars cannot refund the money.

MISC:
-Neteller and Stars support are completely top notch. I had my Neteller problems dissolved in 1 hr, and I was able to get on the phone w/ Star Security w/in 24 hrs. At least that's a positive.
-I have not had to make a deposit into online poker since depositing after taking my bar exams (when I came back from my break). TY and GG, hijacker, for making me re-deposit.
-Be careful with your personal information. Let too much out, and someone can take advantage.

[johnp158]

Wow.

[PShabi]

Yes, wow is right. Also, as a warning to the board:

Having your city and birthdate posted on the internet is all someone needs to get into your Yahoo account. That's it. Mr. Morals actually told Lou that.

And to you, Mr. Morals. There is no doubt in my mind that you tried to log in to my account w/ the details that were in Lou's inbox. Consider yourself lucky that you did not gain access and fuck up my bankroll. Because I guarantee you that a $150 plane ticket to Missouri would've been well within my means and you would regret the day you signed up for this forum.

I'm almost hoping you don't pay Lou because I KNOW he will fuck you up to the fullest extent of the law, and then some. Get out of your little habit of scamming people right now, because you aren't always going to have the computer to hide behind.

[Reel Deal]

GG asswipe.

[jimmym]

bOLLOCKS,,,,,,,,,Sorry for the word but its meant to represent your decision, as a lawyer you know you should prosecute this shit not give him until Friday,that decision is a load of Bollocks.
And why the fuck should us forum members be left in the dark as to know who the fuck the shit is, surely as a crime as been committed and you as a lawyer are willing to turn a blind eye so long as you are compensated from the shit does not make everything ok.
IMHO you should not give the shit a chance to answer for their actions but Prosecute and we should know who he is regardless.
If the shit is bothered then they can hire you to represent them, Fuck its annoying and I am really suprissed on your decision and am sorry to say I know have misgivens about this thread ,perhaps the chance of the longest for April is true if not I doubt your chances of becoming a succesfull lawyer, you seem too soft with criminals...have you ever considered the church.......

Weve Been Punked

[Reel Deal]

Whoa there jimmym. There's the theoretical side of the law and then there's the practical side. If Lou wants to get his money back through legal channels he'd have to file a civil law suit against this person and, more than likely, he'd have to file it in the jurisdiction where this person lives. The cost of filing the suit, traveling to that jurisdiction to try the case and the cost of litigating the case would far, far exceed the amount he's owed.

In theory, yeah, I'm sure he'd love to sue this guy. In practice to do so would cost him a lot more than he'd receive in damages. The smart thing to do is exactly what he's doing... it's the fastest way to get his money back, and the least expensive route as well.

He can, of course, report this to the authorities (and he may well do that, I don't think he's said either way whether he will or won't), but it will then be up to them whether any criminal charges are brought.

[SirFWALGMan]

Sounds like Brian!

[BrianSwa]

im probobly one of the most honest people you will ever meet. My stars account is still in tact and I knew Lou was lawyer. I would never EVER steal from anyone EVER did I mention ever. Before you go throwing names around be sure you really know what the hell your talking about.


since I have never ever stolen anything from anyone how would you even come up with that. Sorry I have to add on here I really want you to respond to tell me how you could possibly come to the conclusion to even imagine it would be me.


1. I have morals and I'am a good person so this would go against everything I believe in.
2. I dont know Lou good enough to have his personal info
3. im not computer smart enough to find out his info.
4. same as 1
5-100. same as #1