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Re: ⚠️ Crypto.Games ⚠️ Account Closure and ~8.38 ETH Confiscated
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codepoet
on 09/09/2023, 18:41:38 UTC
This is the first time I am seen Scam Accusation CG. And this is one thing that I don't like KYC. Look at the things they are asking from him to have access back to the account. Those documents are 100% private and if they are given to someone they can use it to do something against you. But that your funds is a big amount of money and I don't think taking them to legal action can solve the problem and if does the law will also ask those documents for identification though they reduced the KYC. But if you know that they will pay the cash then you can provide the details for them to activate your account back to you. CG is reputable company and they will not leak your information to anyone.


The issue with sharing my personal and private information is not with whether or not CG is a reputable company or not.

Reputable companies get hacked all the time and leak user's information even "reputable" security companies:

https://blog.lastpass.com/2023/03/security-incident-update-recommended-actions/

The information that i'm asked to provide to CG has the potential to be leaked.

Once leaked it can potentially destroy not only my personal life and my personal financials but also potentially affect any of the business we own and operate, as well as our current relationship with our clients and business partners. (eg. If scammer uses our info to phish or clients)

I am not going to allow that to happen.

I don't understand why majority of people don't care about their privacy!
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Re: ⚠️ Crypto.Games ⚠️ Account Closure and ~8.38 ETH Confiscated
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codepoet
on 08/09/2023, 01:37:00 UTC

When it comes to fund and assets, It is well known that one needs to protect it with utmost care and caution. I believe you have heard this word here and it is very popular for members conversant with the crypto community and it says "not your keys, not your coin".This words speaks of volume because they say exactly what really happens in the crypto world when it comes to third party holding custody of your assets. Third party holding your assets does not guarantee you the ownership because they are not decentralized so therefore what ever they ask you to do, you must obey otherwise your assets are gone. This is the situation in which you are now OP.

When it comes to business, you should know that every organisation looks for a way to maximize profit which casinos are not left out and I believe this is the situation in which you are facing now as the amount of asset discussed here is not a small amount if we are to look into it. You should have withdrawn your assets long enough  to protect and save yourself this stress. It is better for you to do the kyc and get your funds as they will tell you they are acting in accordance with government policies to safeguard themselves even though there is nothing for them to hold unto. This should be a lesson to you so in the future you do not entrust your funds to any third party what so ever the situation is.



I refuse to compromise my principles and privacy by complying with these demands. I am being coerced into providing my personal and private information in exchange for a refund. How can this be considered an acceptable business practice?

Until I receive the full balance i'm owed, I plan to keep this post visible indefinitely and dedicate time on weekends to leave comprehensive reviews on multiple casino review sites in order to increase awareness about this situation.

This behavior is completely unacceptable!

I have reached my limit and will no longer allow myself to be taken advantage of! 6 YEARS!!

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Re: ⚠️ Crypto.Games ⚠️ Account Closure and ~8.38 ETH Confiscated
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codepoet
on 06/09/2023, 20:01:49 UTC
In your case, the time has come to pass the KYC. Still don't know how did you promote our games? Where is (or was) this bot since your last referred player joined in 2020.

I promoted your games on FaucetHub.io and PTCWall.com while working a moderator and developer with “MexicanTarget”, both of which have now closed. (FaucetHub was at the time one of 3 trusted services for micro transactions)

Those 1000s of user didn’t just appear on my account from tin air.

But why is the method I promoted even an issue, why must I pass KYC? KYC is optional and has been since it was introduced.

I would also like to respectfully point out that your response is indicating that you are looking for flaws in my actions and or statements to DARVO (deny attack reverse victim and offender) instead of acknowledging mistakes may have been made and addressing the issue.
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Re: Account Closure and ~8.38 ETH Confiscated Funds by Crypto.Games
by
codepoet
on 06/09/2023, 19:13:28 UTC

OP was being too ignorant to look into what basically concerns him or her. I believe definitely there must have been a notification message sent to clients  of that casino of their new Terms of Service so as to enable them update their agreement policy with them. This is the normal thing casinos and exchanges do so as to be on the safe side by alerting their clients to update but if the reverse is the case then OP should have known that it is not safe to have left such amount of asset on his account with the casino. It is generally known here that  asset(s) not under your custody is not your own and as such should have be withdrawn with immediate effect. Well, since you have a large followership  or invited referrals under registered with them, I think they would definitely look into it as loyal fan and give you a soft landing.



KYC was introduced as a feature that allowed user to claim "VIP Birthday Cash"  & "Faster Betting Speed"

Even as of today, KYC is not mandatory (only when requested).
And you're requested to complete it. Is it that hard to understand?

I understand that action that was taken.

What I dont understand is the logic or reason behind why it was requested.

1. I’ve made no attempts to deposit or withdraw in years.
2. I have not broken any CG site rules
3. I have not broken or triggered any KYC requirements
4. I have been bringing user to your site
5. I have been actively participating and promoting your dice games
6. I have been building dice bots and tools using your sites api to generate more revenue for your site
7. I have not once spammed your site forum, cg chat, social network, or discord attempting to advertise our bots or services
8. I have actually submitted info on bugs found on your site, for which “Joter” gave me some BTC as a reward.
9. I have 1 account and in all 6 years haven’t broken a single rule.
10. I have been rewarded with a little extra % on referral commission for the number of users I invited to CG

I’m failing to understand why I have to explain that I am not willing to give my personal information to anyone.

I have been a loyal, contributing, and law abiding member of your community for as long as I have been,
and my account history shows every transaction history proving that I have not violated any laws, rules, tos, yet I can not be trusted.

However I am expected to trust you and any 3rd party services you use to verify your user identity with my private and personal information?!

Absolutely not!!

If you believe I’ve violated any rules please say so, otherwise please allow me to withdraw my money and move on with my life. I’m not here to trash talk your business, I’m only seeking a resolution that doesn’t involve your business infringing upon my rights and privacy. (just because you can)

I trusted your business to keep my funds safe, look where it’s got me.
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Re: Account Closure and ~8.38 ETH Confiscated Funds by Crypto.Games
by
codepoet
on 06/09/2023, 17:47:29 UTC

OP was being too ignorant to look into what basically concerns him or her. I believe definitely there must have been a notification message sent to clients  of that casino of their new Terms of Service so as to enable them update their agreement policy with them. This is the normal thing casinos and exchanges do so as to be on the safe side by alerting their clients to update but if the reverse is the case then OP should have known that it is not safe to have left such amount of asset on his account with the casino. It is generally known here that  asset(s) not under your custody is not your own and as such should have be withdrawn with immediate effect. Well, since you have a large followership  or invited referrals under registered with them, I think they would definitely look into it as loyal fan and give you a soft landing.



KYC was introduced as a feature that allowed user to claim "VIP Birthday Cash"  & "Faster Betting Speed"

Even as of today, KYC is not mandatory (only when requested).
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Re: ⚠️ Crypto.Games ⚠️ Account Closure and ~8.38 ETH Confiscated
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codepoet
on 06/09/2023, 17:39:51 UTC
First, I would like to ask everyone to please keep the conversation in this thread and please don't spam their ANN thread. Thank you.



I am sorry, before we get to the real problem. Is DunkGambler your other alt account?

I couldn't help but notice a similar pattern when you made this post

No, I only have this account. I however did use the intro from that post. I was looking for a template to start this post.



How come you have been here for this long time and you have no been active in contribution in any ways but just a spectator observing activities and events.

I periodically delete old posts and threads every few months/years for privacy.

Only use this account to mainly access information.




I'm "Jinx" from CG.
Your account will be unblocked and fully functional when you'll provide requested documents. This was perfectly clear to you since you received an email about Privacy Policy and Terms of Service Update on April 4th 2020 (3 and a half years ago!) when we implemented KYC.

DogecoinMachine is probably correct, it was probably introduced on April 4th 2020, however and this is very important. "KYC" was optional and completing KYC was by users own choosing (to claim VIP Birthday Cash  & Betting Speed)

1. $100 worth of Bitcoins! This is applicable for VIP members who have completed tier 3 verification (KYC) or higher ( https://web.archive.org/web/20230906163114/https://forum.crypto.games/vip/ )

2. Betting Speed  ( How do I increase my bet speed? What happens if I have multiple autobets running at the same time? you can get the highest priority on each of your bets (regardless of the size) by verifying your account here. https://crypto.games/kyc.aspx?type=3 ) https://web.archive.org/web/20230601110334/https://crypto.games/faq



1. When KYC was implemented and since, I have not made any deposits or withdrawals to specifically avoid any regulatory restrictions due to either of these actions.
NOT true. KYC was implemented on April 2020, your last deposits (at least 30 of them) were later in 2021, even more than a year after the announcement. I can share transactions if in doubt. Also you successfully made a withdrawal in 2021, when we already had KYC.


I believe my statement was taken out of context or misinterpreted, I was trying to say that i have been very carefully to make sure that i did not break any laws or regulations.

DogecoinMachine is correct I successfully withdrew ~0.13 ETH back in Jan 24, 2021 https://imgur.com/gfyTX8h

However that transaction did not cause this issue and I have not made any withdrawal after that date, as DogecoinMachine can confirmed.




I have not had anyone contact me from CG since Aug 5, 2023.
[codepoet / jinx]
Also not true, we've asked you what packages are you even talking about.
Proof: https://i.imgur.com/Qek2kXD.jpg


Not sure what DogecoinMachine means, I specfically said "since Aug 5, 2023" that email was sent on Aug 5, 2023.



When you'll be ready send us documents and your account will be unblocked.

I cannot and will not compromise my principles and privacy.
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Re: ⚠️ Crypto.Games ⚠️ Account Closure and ~8.38 ETH Confiscated
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codepoet
on 05/09/2023, 20:24:57 UTC
  • I have been a member since 2017 and my only source of crypto was building dice bots, playing the dice game and the referral earnings.
  • I have invested it all back into CG.
  • I have since won and lost some of that same balance from years ago.
  • I have not made any new deposits/withdrawals attempts that would break any current or previous laws or regulations.

They obviously have this information already, I know because there is a dedicated place in every users profile to view this information.

There was absolutely no reason to verify my account.

This is all discussed in the email screenshot i provided.
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WARNING: Account Closure and ~8.38 ETH Confiscated Funds by Crypto.Games
by
codepoet
on 05/09/2023, 17:56:39 UTC
I'm "Jinx" from CG.

This is a warning to any and all Crypto.Games to users.

CG has threatened to close my account of 6 years and confiscate approximately 8.38 ETH balance, in exchange for my personal and private information.

You may be next, I recommend you withdraw your coins before it's gone.

More info: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5465778
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Re: Account Closure and ~8.38 ETH Confiscated Funds by Crypto.Games
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codepoet
on 05/09/2023, 17:41:05 UTC
I firmly believe that providing such personal and private information goes against my rights and violates my privacy.Therefore, I have no intentions of giving in to these demands. Unfortunately, CG has made it clear that failure to provide the requested documents will result in the closure of my account and the confiscation of my funds (Current Balance: ~8.38 ETH).
Unfortunately they have this rule-
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To start using our Services, you will need to register on our Website and perform a Know Your Client (“KYC”) identification and verification procedure, if so requested by us.
Didn't you know about these terms when you joined? I know people barely read terms and conditions but this common term has been a- what should I call it- weapon? I don't know. Sometimes I feel like they are doing whatever is good for them and sometimes it seems they are forced.
You had a long relationship with CG. Considering this, this was really a dishonor to you although they have the rule. Why would they require your KYC? On purpose? It should be a very minimum amount for CG considering how long they are here. Let's see how it gets ended. I'll invite the forum representative of CG.

1. When i joined 6 years ago, there was no KYC.

2. When KYC was implemented and since, I have not made any deposits or withdrawals to specifically avoid any regulatory restrictions due to either of these actions.
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Account Closure and ~8.38 ETH Confiscated Funds by Crypto.Games
by
codepoet
on 05/09/2023, 17:17:46 UTC
Dear BitcoinTalk community,

Though I've been an avid follower of this forum for many years, this is my first time taking the initiative to participate actively and voice my concerns. I believe that our community thrives on transparency and shared experiences, and today I aim to contribute to that collective knowledge.

I am writing this post to report my recent experience with Crypto.Games,
which has resulted in the closure of my account of 6 years and the confiscation of approximately 8.38 ETH.


I believe it is important to bring this matter to the attention of the community and seek support and advice on how to address this issue, or serve as a warning.

Here are the details of my account:

- Member since: 09/07/2017 (active days: 1692)
- Friends invited: 1051 (building dicebots for CG)
- Balance: ~8.38 ETH

Profile link: http://web.archive.org/web/20230812213141/https://crypto.games/player/jinx
Screenshots of my conversations with CG: https://imgur.com/a/KO0Erbt


I have been a member of Crypto.Games since 2017, and during this time,
I have primarily generated my crypto funds through building dice bots and investing them back into the platform.
(CG already has detailed logs of this information)

As a developer, I've been building multiple tools using CG's API and maintained a lot of open-source bots which has generated income for CG in the process.

However, On Aug 5, 2023 9:10 AM, my account was blocked from performing any and all actions.

After reaching out to support via email, I received a request from CG to verify my account by providing several personal documents and information. These requested items include a clear photo of my passport or national ID (both sides), a selfie of me holding my passport/ID along with a note containing the date, my email, and the phrase "for Crypto.Games," a clear photo of a utility bill with my name and address visible, a video selfie of me holding my ID card/passport and a paper with the word 'Crypto.Games' and today's date written on it, and information about the source of my funds (salary or business details).

I firmly believe that providing such personal and private information goes against my rights and violates my privacy.Therefore, I have no intentions of giving in to these demands. Unfortunately, CG has made it clear that failure to provide the requested documents will result in the closure of my account and the confiscation of my funds (Current Balance: ~8.38 ETH).

In light of this situation, I have decided to make a formal announcement on GitHub and here that I will be ceasing the maintenance for all CG related packages (both composer and npm packages have be moved to a private registry), with only security-related bug fixes going forward.

I included screenshots of my conversations with CG as evidence for my decision. This was necessary because I have developers and business partners to answer to, and I cannot and will not compromise my principles and privacy for any price.

One of the main reasons I have remained with CG for so long is because my privacy was respected.
It is disheartening to now see CG blatantly trading my ~8.38 ETH Balance in exchange for my personal and private information.
I firmly believe that privacy is a fundamental right that should be respected, and no amount of money or potential gains should compromise that.


I have not had anyone contact me from CG since Aug 5, 2023.

I kindly request the support and advice of the BitcoinTalk community in dealing with this matter. If anyone has faced a similar situation or has any insights or suggestions, please share them.

Thank you for your attention and understanding.

Sincerely,

[codepoet / jinx]
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Re: [FaucetHUB] Contest for the 5 most beautiful usernames
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codepoet
on 02/08/2017, 07:04:02 UTC
I would like to enter this contest.

FH Username: rain

http://i.imgur.com/uV7SXp4.png