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kruser should go to jail
 

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I just got a call from the FBI, they are coming to get me right now.

MODS- PLease delete this thread. I thought some here might have some good responses on how to help, but thats not going to happen. Please delete this.
 

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Kruser6 said:
I just got a call from the FBI, they are coming to get me right now.

MODS- PLease delete this thread. I thought some here might have some good responses on how to help, but thats not going to happen. Please delete this.

I hope MORALITY has kicked in ... because like you said, this is a serious matter and like I said, it is immoral as well as unethical (and we can kid about it being illegal)
 

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No, but its pointless to have here. Just a bunch of jokers about a serious problem. I thought maybe someone would have an ideato help. I am just worried about the man and what it may do to him.

Ttinco, please delete this thread.
 

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cincy_ said:
I hope MORALITY has kicked in ... because like you said, this is a serious matter and like I said, it is immoral as well as unethical (and we can kid about it being illegal)
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why do you care so much. Not that big of deal they are friends.
 

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this is the police you are surrounded and the guy who put up the michelle tanner photos in the political forum should be arrested the olsen girl from full house
 

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Kornholio said:
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why do you care so much. Not that big of deal they are friends.


How many of your "friends" break into your sportsbook accounts, check balances and check what you played? Would you like it if they did?

I just find it ironic that he is accusing his friend of lying about what he's betting ...

... but ...

... he is snooping around on him and logging into his accounts.

He asked for help for his friend and the best help I could give his friend was to have Kruser stop breaking into his account.
 

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i would noit do that to someone breaking into their account is not being a friend
 

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Don't listen to Cincy. I wouldn't worry about what your doing. Try and help your friend minimize his losses. I would do the same thing as you.
 
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Good intentions\problem intervention is a dangerous road.

Is he senile? Is he in anyone's custody?

If not, what you have done is most likely illegal-but I understand your good intentions.
 

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TTinCO said:
Good intentions\problem intervention is a dangerous road.

Is he senile? Is he in anyone's custody?

If not, what you have done is most likely illegal-but I understand your good intentions.

most likely if i go and rob a bank tomorrow although i cannot as they are closed is that almost breaking the law
 

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Tang,

When you have a winner year betting sports, do you report this income to Uncle Sam? If not technically you would be breaking a law.
 

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zeeman said:
Tang,

When you have a winner year betting sports, do you report this income to Uncle Sam? If not technically you would be breaking a law.

no i live in canada uncle sam can kiss my ass
 

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If you are trying to help your friend your are doing a good deed, whether or not other posters here disagree. I would confront the guy and tell him you are trying to help him. After that, if he continues to do the same thing you have done your best and he is on his own. He probably does have a problem.
 

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Kruser there is really nothing you can do. He has to want to do it for himself otherwise he will never get better. Its up to him to want to change and that may not happen until he hits rock bottom.
 

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maybe talk him into betting same amount of games but at lower values, tell him to record his plays for 6-12 months, find out just how good a capper he is---maybe when he realizes he sucks and that he's losing a fuckload of $$, he'll either stop, or start consistently tailing some good cappers without fluctuating.

It's his life you gotta respect his choices, you're not his mom or dad, he's a grown man and has to deal with the consequences of his actions. If it puts him in the poor house, hey as long as his head's above water and not stuck in some gutter, he's better off than alot
just my perspective
 

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Kruser: Have him call 1-800-Gambler...
 

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