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Old 12-02-2007, 12:24 PM     Post subject: Poker Stalker #1 (permalink)  
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I stack this guy named DrMarkov with my KK against AJ. Then I get a set of 9's, stack him again about 20 hands later. He goes ballistic, calling me names. I tease him a bit, trying to urge a mega-tilt. Which occurs. He donates 3.5 buy-ins, joining the 3 other tables I'm at, attacking every hand I play.

So, it's good news, right?

He stalks me for two sessions, and then starts threatening me that my "disrespect" will cost me more than the stakes at the table, "maybe my whole poker stack." I type lmao, and take his money.

Two days later, my account says I have to change my password, and I have to answer my password question to do it. I message tech support, but they blow off my concerns. I doubt he can hack his way into my account, but it worries me that he's trying to do it.

So...my question. I like having a donating stalker at the tables, but his chat and apparent attacks are unsettling. Anyone else have an experience like this? What do you do? And has anyone played against this guy? Chat suggests Eastern European language patterns, not a native English speaker. Site is Ultimate Bet.
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Old 12-02-2007, 01:47 PM #2 (permalink)  
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I tried to log in to a Betfred account of mine before and found that it was locked, contacted support and they said there'd been too many failed login attempts. Did UB do this? If not, I'd suggest taking your money off there, they can't be trusted.

As long as you've got an alphanumeric password which doesn't correspond to anything in particular you should be fine, although it's a good idea to take autocomplete off (if that's a function).

Also, keep your AV regularly updated.
 
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Old 12-02-2007, 03:09 PM #3 (permalink)  
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I do not play on UB but assume player-to-player transactions are possible there.
Keep in mind that "popularity" of hacking in europe is not even comparible to that in the US so I would actually give some credit to the guy if I were you.

I'd leave myself about 10-15 buy ins in the account(or whatever is just enough to play with) and cash out the rest. Maybe email support and request to block all transaction attempts in the nearest month or so.
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Old 12-02-2007, 04:04 PM     Post subject: Re: Poker Stalker #4 (permalink)  
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I tease him a bit, trying to urge a mega-tilt. Which occurs. He donates 3.5 buy-ins, joining the 3 other tables I'm at, attacking every hand I play.
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Old 12-02-2007, 06:20 PM #5 (permalink)  
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..i don't worry too much with this things 'cause i do keep my passwords an computer pretty secure.
And nice one putting he in megatilt lol
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Old 12-02-2007, 11:34 PM #6 (permalink)  
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I do not play on UB but assume player-to-player transactions are possible there.
True.

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Keep in mind that "popularity" of hacking in europe is not even comparible to that in the US so I would actually give some credit to the guy if I were you.
Thanks - I didn't realize that. I will take some action.
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Old 12-03-2007, 01:14 PM #7 (permalink)  
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How did "your account" ask for a password change?

Via an email or the actual game client?

I know, I know, but I have to ask, there has been a scam going on recently like this...
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Old 12-03-2007, 01:48 PM #8 (permalink)  
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be careful robb, do not directly answer any of the emails requesting pw change or any player account info...

open up your own internet site page and change it then or request confirmation from the site that they sent you such and such emails.
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Old 12-03-2007, 05:41 PM #9 (permalink)  
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Keep in mind that "popularity" of hacking in europe is not even comparible to that in the US so I would actually give some credit to the guy if I were you.
Hm, please elaborate?
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Old 12-03-2007, 09:25 PM #10 (permalink)  
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be careful robb, do not directly answer any of the emails requesting pw change or any player account info...

open up your own internet site page and change it then or request confirmation from the site that they sent you such and such emails.
Yeah, the email came from the tech support, but I did NOT click on the link there. I actually downloaded the software to my work computer, opened it up, and changed my password there. When I opened the software, I typed my old password, and it took me to a screen where I had to answer my password question.

P. S. Thanks for the input here, guys. I guess I'm pretty naive about scams and such. I only reacted with "high security" measures because of what the guy type-chatted. If he had kept quiet, I might have made one of those HUGE blunders and might have given away security info on my account. I think this is some of the most valuable poker info I've learned in this forum. Thanks again.
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Old 12-03-2007, 11:00 PM #11 (permalink)  
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phishing

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...o_phishing.jpg

^^ Notice the URL in the screenshot, a good phisher could link you to ultimatebetserver.com or something like that.
 
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