crack down

[pgaming]

Perhaps a mere rumour at this point. But several blogs are reporting.

Doyle was arrested on unknown charges. The PokerNetwork post says that the info comes on good authority and the NeverWin news item by DanDruff says his source is “a Pokerstars employee and generally trusted player.” Could be the same person but the thing that I find odd is that the person spreading the rumor didn’t do all of the normal stuff people do when they cook up a bogus story.

There is more bad news The FBI and the Canadian government are clamping down on sites who aid U.S players In finding loopholes to make purchases. They will shut you down and prosecute.

This was brought to my attention by member Littlelulu. As soon as I permission to make it public I will do so. I never seen anything like it.

greek39

[Dominique]

http://www.lasvegasvegas.com/pokerbl...ves/002319.php

(this is an old article.

Greek, can you please give links for these items?

[pgaming]

There is a ton of info on this one blog http://xxx.billrini.com/ .

greek39

[pgaming]

This is not fake.
http://xxx.pokerbandits.ca nor is this http://149.101.1.51/
poker bandits were aiding U.S players in finding loopholes to make Online gambling purchases.

BTW: both images carry the same image source, 149.101.1.51. I ran a check and this is a legitimate seal.

greek39

[Dominique]

Re. Doyle:

xxxhttp://www.gambling911.com/Doyle-Brunson-Arrest-021207.html

[pgaming]

http://64.233.167.104/search?q=cache...ient=firefox-a

I wouldn't be taking this lightly.

greek39

[pgaming]

First off I don't know if this is for real . . . I'm hoping greek39 will check it out - all that red is so reminiscent of when my site was hacked.
See here a Canadian site shut down supposedly for providing advice on skirting USA anti-online gambling laws.
http://www.pokerbandits.ca
from cache
http://64.233.167.104/search?q=cache p3vyGdZzDwJ:www.pokerbandits.ca/+pokerbandits&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=1&gl=ca&client=fire fox-a

http://64.233.167.104/search?q=cache...&hl=en&ct=clnk &cd=2&gl=ca&client=firefox-a
Notice how the Canadian Government is involved . . . sheesh.
Here is another non-gambling page that is supoosedly shut down:
http://149.101.1.51/

cybercrime.gov is real the seal is real - I guess it's real.
I don't try to help Americans gamble on my site - am I safe?
Also seems not far away for USA served portals to start tumbling?
Anyway - this makes me nervous - what say y'all?
LittleLuLu
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Appears to be real. Just collecting some info on it now.
greek39
August 25, 2006
CRM
(202) 514-2008
TDD (202) 514-188
xxx.USDOJ.GOV
Operator of Massive For-Profit Software Piracy Website Sentenced to Six Years in Prison
Defendant Made More Than $4.1 Million in Illegal Revenue
WASHINGTON- The owner of a massive for-profit software piracy website was sentenced in federal court to six years in prison, Assistant Attorney General Alice S. Fisher of the Criminal Division and U.S. Attorney Chuck Rosenberg of the Eastern District of Virginia announced today.
In addition to the prison term, Danny Ferrer, 37, of Lakeland, Fla., was also ordered by U.S. District Judge T.S. Ellis III to forfeit the proceeds of his illegal conduct, pay restitution of more than $4.1 million, and perform 50 hours of community service. The ordered forfeiture involves a wide array of assets, including numerous airplanes, a helicopter, boats, and cars, which Ferrer had purchased with the profits from his illegal enterprise. In particular, Ferrer forfeited a Cessna 152; a Cessna 172RG; a Model TS-11 ISKRA aircraft; a RotorWay International helicopter; a 1992 Lamborghini; a 2005 Hummer; a 2002 Chevrolet Corvette; two 2005 Chevrolet Corvettes; a 2005 Lincoln Navigator; an IGATE G500 LE Flight Simulator; a 1984 twenty-eight foot Marinette hardtop express boat; and an ambulance. Ferrer has also agreed to surrender the proceeds of sales of two fire trucks that were also bought with his illegal proceeds.
"Danny Ferrar obtained millions of dollars worth of luxury items by stealing and pirating the works of others. But now, the cars and planes and boats he paid for with the proceeds of his crime are being taken by the government, and he will spend six years in jail," said Assistant Attorney General Fisher. "The Department of Justice is committed to vigorous enforcement of the law and protection of intellectual property rights."
"Modern day pirates ought to expect modern day penalties," said U.S. Attorney Rosenberg. "We are very pleased with the sentence imposed today - one of the longest ever imposed for software piracy - and trust that it sends a strong message to those who pilfer the intellectual property of others."
Beginning in late 2002 and continuing until its shutdown by the FBI on Oct. 19, 2005, Ferrer and his co-conspirators operated the xxx.BUYSUSA.com website, which sold copies of software products that were copyrighted by companies such as Adobe Systems Inc., Autodesk, and Macromedia Inc. at prices substantially below the suggested retail price. The software products purchased on the website were reproduced on CDs and distributed through the mail. The operation included a serial number that allowed the purchaser to activate and use the product. Further investigation established that, during the time of its operation, xxx.BUYSUSA.com illegally sold more than $4.1 million of copyrighted software. These sales resulted in losses to the owners of the underlying copyrighted products of nearly $20 million.
After receiving complaints from copyright holders about Ferrer’s website, an undercover FBI agent made a number of purchases of business and utility software from the site, which were delivered by mail to addresses in the Eastern District of Virginia.
Ferrer pleaded guilty before Judge Ellis on June 15, 2006, to one count of conspiracy and one count of criminal copyright infringement for selling pirated software through the mail.
This investigation was conducted by agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Washington Field Office. The Business Software Alliance, a trade association which represents leading computer software companies, provided significant assistance to the investigation. Jay V. Prabhu, Trial Attorney for the Criminal Division’s Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section, and Edmund P. Power, Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, prosecuted the case on behalf of the government.


For IP http://149.101.1.51/ I found the name Danny Ferrer and ran a search on usdoj.gov and the name came up. Also there is a Government link on the page click here and i was redirected to http://xxx.usdoj.gov/opa/pr/2006/August/06_crm_570.html
like I have said before the FBI cyber unit is always interested in cyber criminals.
greek39
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Yeah - I was pretty sure that one was real and provided it for comparison.
pokerbandits is a real site that is not available except by cache . . .
If it is real . . .
What does it mean for Canadian site owners who have/had American players?
What does it mean for people who considered getting Canadian chequing accounts?
What does it mean American affiliates thinking they are safe if there server is not in USA?
sigh
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In regards to pokerbandits I find the following:

Quote:
FBI Shuts Down Site That Provided A Loop Hole For US Poker Players
http://digg.com/img/user-small/user-default.png xxxuftguy submitted, made popular 7 hours 57 min ago (xxx.pokerbandits.ca)
It seems that the government is cracking down on sites that help US players to bypass the current online poker ban

Pokerbandits are accused of aiding people in finding loopholes to play online poker. I done this rather quickly so others may investigate this further. But yes both are the real deal. It demonstrates how serious they are about cyber criminals. I think it this is a good thing. For us I believe it has no impact unless we cross the line.
BTW: good find! intially I thought the same thing, the sites had beed cracked.
greek39

BTW: I find only rumours in regards to Brunson.

greek39

[vinism]

We've been looking into both stories today. We have a call out to Doyle Brunson's lawyer. As soon as we hear something, we'll let you know.
As far as PokerBandits.ca is concerned, it appears that some one is trying to make it look like the Canadian government has taken over the site. We saw the whois information (see below) and contacted the Canadian authorities. They're saying this is a complete hoax, and that the names and e-mail associated with the entry don't exist. As for why someone would shut them down, check out this link. As always, we'll keep you posted.

from cache: http://209.85.165.104/search?q=cache...ient=firefox-a

Status: EXIST
Registrar: Namespro Solutions Inc.
Registrar-no: 817195
Registrant-no: 1670047
Domaine-no: 1670047
Subdomain: pokerbandits.ca
Renewal-Date: 2010/10/23
Date-Approved: 2006/10/23
Date-Modified: 2007/02/11
Organization: Khan
Description:
Admin-Name: Jack Chow
Admin-Title:
Admin-Postal: Government of Canada, 11 Laurier St
Gatineau QC K1A0S5 Canada
Admin-Phone: 1 (819) 956-2769 ext.55679
Admin-Fax:
Admin-Mailbox: jack.chow@rrcde.gc.ca
Tech-Name: Jack Chow
Tech-Title:
Tech-Postal: Government of Canada, 11 Laurier St
Gatineau QC K1A0S5 Canada
Tech-Phone: 1 (819) 956-2769 ext.55679
Tech-Fax:
Tech-Mailbox: jack.chow@rrcde.gc.ca
NS1-Hostname: ns1.namespro.ca
NS1-Netaddress: 74.52.83.210
NS2-Hostname: ns2.namespro.ca
NS2-Netaddress: 208.70.146.153
NS3-Hostname:
NS3-Netaddress:
NS4-Hostname:
NS4-Netaddress:
NS5-Hostname:
NS5-Netaddress:
NS6-Hostname:
NS6-Netaddress:

[LittleLuLu]

That's good news. Thanks.

[pgaming]

Well based on the 30 min I spent searching I do not believe a cooperate effort has been made between both Governments. The FBI probably took the lead on matters. If I know the U.S they wouldn't even approach the Canadian government. The image sources were both pulled from the U.S.

In addition poker bandits is clearly shut down by a government authority. This has been plaster all over the web as 99% accurate. If you aid U.S citizens on how to find loopholes in regards to the use of money tranferring systems you will be busted.

Futhermore, I can only assume this was action taken by the U.S based on these image sources http://149.101.1.51/fbiseal.gif http://149.101.1.51/ccipslogo.gif

greek39

[LittleLuLu]

Well, I dunno LOL - they seem to think it's a sick joke over at CAP, except for this one guy who links to this story:

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/1/prweb499111.htm

LLL

[pgaming]

This is no sick joke LittleLuLu for sure regardless what other might say. I ran accross 50 press releases confirming this. CAP is just trying to taunt me no big deal. Run me out of town sorta speak. Who knows after my comment they just might succeed.


This link goes directly to The Department of Justice http://149.101.1.51/ and is the same image source found on Pokerbandits.ca.

greek39

[LittleLuLu]

Ok greek39, but wait - http://149.101.1.51/ presumably used to be the buysusa.com before the FBI confiscated it.

So . . . a seal image stored on the confiscated buysusa site but used on the pokerbandits site logically looks like a lift and not an fbi inserted seal - which, if all things were following a logical course, should be a seal that is stored on the pokerbandits site. ack - I don't know if that will make sense to anyone but me.

It's looking fishier to me now . . . what do you think?

LLL

[pgaming]

Well make a mockery out of me some more. First you tell me I am "quirky" now I am wasting my time. What is the frequency? unlike yourself I can just pack up and go away. So much for the false friendship I was so blindly to believe. I was used for something I know that much.


See ya fellas I am tired of this BS. I will go back designing vbullitens jerk off.

greek39

I retract this statement the person in question does not deserve this back stabbing tatic. I apologize to the one I directed this at.

Not directed at you LuLu

[LittleLuLu]

Well make a mockery out of me some more. First you tell me I am "quirky" now I am wasting my time. What is the frequency? unlike yourself I can just pack up and go away. So much for the false friendship I was so blindly to believe. I was used for something I know that much.


See ya fellas I am tired of this BS. I will go back designing vbullitens jerk off.

greek39

Not directed at you LuLu

Sheesh - I hope not. I apparently missed some drama at CAP or something. You helped me at CAP when my site was hacked, that is why I directed my original post to you - figured you could and would get to the bottom of it. Thanks again.

[LittleLuLu]

I just tried to PM greek39 and was not able to, even though I did earlier without trouble. Anybody care to tell me the dickens is going on?

LLL

[vinism]

The U.S. Department of Justice is telling Casino City that they're not involved with this either. One of our reporters is working on the story. As soon as it's done, we'll post it here.

[CityGuard]

I just tried to PM greek39 and was not able to, even though I did earlier without trouble. Anybody care to tell me the dickens is going on?

LLL

Greek has the no option checked off for "Receive Private Messages" currently. If you were previously able to send them, I'd guess he just turned them off as part of the two week vacation he was talking about a few days ago.

[LittleLuLu]

I see. Alrighty then . . . have a good vacation greek39!

Thanks CityGuard and vinism - I look forward to the story.

LLL

[GPWA Aaron]

This is the latest information we can find on this story, as posted on the Casino City family of Web sites ...

Pokerbandits.ca shut down a hoax

February 12, 2007
by Aaron Todd

It appears that the Internet rumors that pokerbandits.ca was shut down by the U.S. Department of Justice, the FBI and the Canadian government were just that: Internet rumors.

Officials from all three authorities had not heard of the Web site and denied any part in the removal of content from the site.

Pokerbandits.ca, which until recently offered advice on how Americans could get around Internet gambling restrictions, announced this morning that it had been shut down.

"This site has been shut down by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Department of Justice in conjunction with Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada," read bold black text over a brick red background.

"Normally we don't comment on ongoing cases," said Justice Department spokeswoman Jaclyn Lesch. "But I'm not getting any indication that we're involved in this whatsoever."

An FBI spokesman also knew nothing about the site.

"I checked the cyber division, the Department of Justice, and no one seems to know anything about it," said FBI agent Paul Bresson.

The domain was registered at Namespro.ca on Oct. 23, 2006, just weeks after the UIGEA was passed in Congress. This morning, a "WHOIS" search revealed that the registration information had been changed Sunday and the "Government of Canada" in "Gatineau, Quebec," was listed as the site's administrative mailing address.

"Jack Chow" was listed as the administrative and technical contact for the site, but the phone number led instead to Michael Gee, the contact person for the Public Works and Government Services Web site.

"This information is totally false," Gee said of the WHOIS information. "This person must have seen that I have a Chinese name and made up a different (Chinese name)."

Gee also pointed out that the e-mail address points to a domain that does not exist, and that the phone number listed includes an extension, despite the fact that the department's phone numbers have no extensions and can be directly dialed.

"If someone wants to falsify something, there's not much we can do about that," said David Hicks, a spokesman for the Canadian Internet Registration Authority. "In regards to CIRA, when people provide false information, we can remove the domain, but we really don't do that very often."

Hicks added that CIRA also removes sites with illegal information on occasion, but that wasn't the case with pokerbandits.ca.

Shortly after Casino City contacted CIRA, visitors to pokerbandits.ca were greeted by a "Forbidden" error message, announcing the user did not have access to the server. A second WHOIS search revealed that the contact information was changed, listing Arif Khan as the Administrative and Technical contact, and all references to the Canadian government had been removed.

Pokerbandits.ca had offered information on one of its message boards how American citizens could get around the UIGEA.

The step-by-step guide suggested Americans could use Canadian mailing addresses and IP masking technology to sign up for Internet gambling accounts.

Casino City was unable to contact Khan, and e-mails and phone calls to "Raven Corp," which published a press release announcing pokerbandits.ca's guide to getting around the UIGEA in January, were unanswered.

WHOIS domain information for pokerbandits.ca at 2:35 p.m. on Feb. 12, 2007
Status: EXIST
Registrar: Namespro Solutions Inc.
Registrar-no: 817195
Registrant-no: 1670047
Domaine-no: 1670047
Subdomain: pokerbandits.ca
Renewal-Date: 2010/10/23
Date-Approved: 2006/10/23
Date-Modified: 2007/02/11
Organization: Khan
Description:
Admin-Name: Jack Chow
Admin-Title:
Admin-Postal:
Government of Canada, 11 Laurier St
Gatineau QC K1A0S5 Canada
Admin-Phone: 1 (819) 956-2769 ext.55679
Admin-Fax:
Admin-Mailbox: Jack.chow@rrcde.gc.ca
Tech-Name: Jack Chow
Tech-Title:
Tech-Postal: Government of Canada, 11 Laurier St Gatineau QC K1A0S5 Canada
Tech-Phone: 1 (819) 956-2769 ext.55679
Tech-Fax:
Tech-Mailbox: jack.chow@rrcde.gc.ca
NS1-Hostname: ns1.namespro.ca
NS1-Netaddress: 74.52.83.210
NS2-Hostname: ns2.namespro.ca
NS2-Netaddress: 208.70.146.153
NS3-Hostname:
NS3-Netaddress:
NS4-Hostname:
NS4-Netaddress:
NS5-Hostname:
NS5-Netaddress:
NS6-Hostname:
NS6-Netaddress:

WHOIS domain information for pokerbandits.ca at 5:40 p.m. on Feb. 12, 2007
Status: EXIST
Registrar: Namespro Solutions Inc.
Registrar-no: 817195
Registrant-no: 1670047
Domaine-no: 1670047
Subdomain: pokerbandits.ca
Renewal-Date: 2010/10/23
Date-Approved: 2006/10/23
Date-Modified: 2007/02/11
Organization: Khan
Description:
Admin-Name: Arif Khan
Admin-Title:
Admin-Postal: Namespro.ca Private WHOIS, 130-8191 Westminster Highway, Box 276, Richmond BC V6X1A7 Canada
Admin-Phone: 16046828059
Admin-Fax: 16046828059
Admin-Mailbox: a3z-snyepn2w@namesproprivacy.ca
Tech-Name: Arif Khan
Tech-Title:
Tech-Postal: Namespro.ca Private WHOIS, 130-8191 Westminster Highway, Box 276, Richmond BC V6X1A7 Canada
Tech-Phone: 16046828059
Tech-Fax: 16046828059
Tech-Mailbox: a3z-snyepn2w@namesproprivacy.ca
NS1-Hostname: ns1.namespro.ca
NS1-Netaddress: 74.52.83.210
NS2-Hostname: ns2.namespro.ca
NS2-Netaddress: 208.70.146.153
NS3-Hostname:
NS3-Netaddress:
NS4-Hostname:
NS4-Netaddress:
NS5-Hostname:
NS5-Netaddress:
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