Need your money back from Full Tilt?

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09-26-2011, 10:59 AM
gefishy

Need your money back from Full Tilt?

I got this e-mail from the Poker Players Allliance (PPA) a few days ago. Basically, if you are a U.S. Citizen, you may be able to submit a claim to the U.S. Attorney's office as a victim.

Take a look at the e-mail, I have pasted it below. Good luck out there!

Dear XXXXXXX,

This week’s news from the U.S. Department of Justice alleging that Full Tilt Poker perpetrated a “global Ponzi scheme” that defrauded players has sent shockwaves through the poker community. If true, these allegations detail a massive betrayal of player trust and will cause further hardship for the individual poker player, none of whom have been accused of doing anything wrong. Based on the DOJ allegations, it is clear that the players who deposited money and played on Full Tilt Poker are truly the victims in all of this mess.

The PPA believes that fundamental justice requires that players be repaid their money on deposit, and so we wanted to mention an avenue by which players can ask the DOJ to return funds to them through restitution in the pending case. A federal statute establishes a number of rights for victims of crimes and requires that the government take steps to assist these victims. The DOJ put in place a set of guidelines and created a program, Victims and Witness Services, so that the government could live up to its statutory obligations to victims of crimes. Again, based on the allegations set forth by the DOJ, poker players who deposited money with Full Tilt Poker should be treated as crime victims and afforded the full rights and protections of our government.

If you have been unable to withdraw your money from Full Tilt Poker, you may wish to contact the Victim/Witness Coordinator at the U.S. Attorney’s office and ask that you be afforded the rights of a crime victim as outlined on their website. Let them know that you would like to be kept informed of any major developments in the case (United States v. Full Tilt, et al., 11 C 2564 and United States v. Scheinberg, et al., 10 CR 336) and that you are seeking restitution of lost funds.

You can send your letter or email to:

Wendy Olsen Clancy
Victim/Witness Coordinator
United States Attorney's Office
One St. Andrew's Plaza
New York, New York 10007
(866) 874-8900
Wendy.Olsen@usdoj.gov

The PPA will provide you with information as this situation continues to develop.
09-26-2011, 04:23 PM
gefishy

If somebody already posted this info, that's fine. Just close the thread or something...
09-26-2011, 04:28 PM
Splinter

wow this is interesting :0
09-26-2011, 04:30 PM
bbno3

thanks for the tip might come in realhandy
09-26-2011, 10:17 PM
pokernut92

got the same letter but only 1 problem ..... full tilt has no money ... unless the lawsuits go through and get collected , theres no money to award
09-27-2011, 12:12 AM
gefishy

Full Tilt may have no money, but they could seize the assets of the owners especially if it was a "Ponzi Scheme" as the attorneys office wants to say. Realistically though, it will be a long road and you may not get any money back anyways. I simply posted it here as a way to at least try.

If I had a bunch of money on Full Tilt, I wouldn't want to give up on it without trying everything.
09-27-2011, 10:25 AM
maxima191

I wonder if people will even bother to reply-Most of the money is gone already
09-27-2011, 10:31 AM
pokernut92

understand and agree my boss lost 10k on there and his lawyers told him good luck not much chance to see it back if with the ponzi scheme , problem is chance of government calling it a victim crime, and pulling it from there fund... there just too much money lost (in my opinion, WHICH I REALIZE IS NOT WORTH MUCH , BUT GOOD LUCK TO ALL I HOPE IT WORKS FOR YOU)

Quote:

Originally Posted by gefishy

Full Tilt may have no money, but they could seize the assets of the owners especially if it was a "Ponzi Scheme" as the attorneys office wants to say. Realistically though, it will be a long road and you may not get any money back anyways. I simply posted it here as a way to at least try.

If I had a bunch of money on Full Tilt, I wouldn't want to give up on it without trying everything.
09-27-2011, 12:24 PM
ProBlackbird

I just had $0.50 cents left on my account in FTP so don't bother much haha.

Good luck to all!
09-27-2011, 07:30 PM
panthers63

full tilt withdraws for anyone with a good amount due

This week’s news from the U.S. Department of Justice alleging that Full Tilt Poker perpetrated a “global Ponzi scheme” that defrauded players has sent shockwaves through the poker community. If true, these allegations detail a massive betrayal of player trust and will cause further hardship for the individual poker player, none of whom have been accused of doing anything wrong. Based on the DOJ allegations, it is clear that the players who deposited money and played on Full Tilt Poker are truly the victims in all of this mess.

The PPA believes that fundamental justice requires that players be repaid their money on deposit, and so we wanted to mention an avenue by which players can ask the DOJ to return funds to them through restitution in the pending case. A federal statute establishes a number of rights for victims of crimes and requires that the government take steps to assist these victims. The DOJ put in place a set of guidelines and created a program, Victims and Witness Services, so that the government could live up to its statutory obligations to victims of crimes. Again, based on the allegations set forth by the DOJ, poker players who deposited money with Full Tilt Poker should be treated as crime victims and afforded the full rights and protections of our government.

If you have been unable to withdraw your money from Full Tilt Poker, you may wish to contact the Victim/Witness Coordinator at the U.S. Attorney’s office and ask that you be afforded the rights of a crime victim as outlined on their website. Let them know that you would like to be kept informed of any major developments in the case (United States v. Full Tilt, et al., 11 C 2564 and United States v. Scheinberg, et al., 10 CR 336) and that you are seeking restitution of lost funds.

You can send your letter or email to:

Wendy Olsen Clancy
Victim/Witness Coordinator
United States Attorney's Office
One St. Andrew's Plaza
New York, New York 10007
(866) 874-8900
Wendy.Olsen@usdoj.gov

The PPA will provide you with information as this situation continues to develop.
09-27-2011, 09:29 PM
pcgnome

What's considered a good amount?
09-27-2011, 10:30 PM
uscphildo

yes, i had maybe 400 on there, would this be worth sending a letter?
09-27-2011, 10:51 PM
pickledout4

I doubt players will get there money back, the gov't will find an excuse imo
09-27-2011, 10:59 PM
AryAlton

you know they will, just want to keep our money for themselves.
09-27-2011, 11:18 PM
AlwaysRain

I'm not from US otherwise I would send a letter.
09-27-2011, 11:21 PM
Rcktwrangler

this is good for the people with like 10k stuck on there ... will the pros get their money?
09-27-2011, 11:32 PM
bmeelneg

I would weigh my options before I volunteered for this phishing.
09-28-2011, 01:06 AM
ProBlackbird

I didn't have so much money in my account so don't mind waiting
09-28-2011, 03:32 AM
MIGO14

Only have around $100 there, just from freerolls. So I will wait and see...
09-28-2011, 03:34 AM
gefishy

... I already posted a thread on this but its ok!!! I'll just merge them!
09-28-2011, 05:02 AM
joshtheking

I lost 4 grand on their 2yrs ago and quit tht site thought it was alot of cheating going on lol
09-28-2011, 08:56 AM
AryAlton

i am afraid that we are not going to get our money, i have already given up on the thought of getting it back
10-08-2011, 10:55 AM
b112895

wow, that would suck if you had a lot of money on there
10-10-2011, 06:24 PM
nazgardeq

crooks
10-10-2011, 07:35 PM
steveg78

I am going to take a wait and see approach. I would definitely like the rest of my money, but I cashed out a few times, so I am up on the whole.
10-11-2011, 01:03 AM
AryAlton

i did a couple cash outs too. but, i am still owed alot of money from full tilt. i doubt i will get any of it but there is always the hoping and praying part
10-11-2011, 03:55 AM
Bastian2607

TY for this Info mate ! I dont want to cash out, i want to play !
10-11-2011, 04:11 AM
gametime74

full tilt is so crooked, i just want my 75 bucks..peeps still want to play on this site, i can't understand why..
10-11-2011, 05:49 AM
kendiking

interesting. i'll check it out myself. have to cash out some
10-11-2011, 12:36 PM
LvegasL1

got me 4 a few hundo
10-11-2011, 03:57 PM
Tiarra

At least the Americans have someone doing something. We European residents are just gonna have to take it up the @#$%.
10-11-2011, 03:57 PM
scottieb668

yes i do to... i wish it would come back....................
10-11-2011, 04:00 PM
dipstick2

the site and games were cool,just the dastardly deeds behind the scene is what i dont like,i love those 90 man $3.30 games
10-14-2011, 02:18 PM
eveleen

Sorry but dont play on fulltill poker... it funny?
10-14-2011, 02:34 PM
Drywallman3

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tiarra

At least the Americans have someone doing something. We European residents are just gonna have to take it up the @#$%.

nope we are taking it up the @^$& also :(
10-14-2011, 09:51 PM
imdagr8t1

i wish i can get my money back from ftp would be great