New Posts For Thread: What would happen in this situation?https://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/23535358/what-would-happen-in-this-situationAs many of you will know, to place a phone bet with a bookie or even Betfair all you have to do is say your account number and your name then you are able to place any bets you wish ....If someone were to overhear your account and then place a bet wiVoice recognition.A few years ago I once noticed a strange bet on my monthly Sid James statement so phoned them to enquire.I claimed I never placed it (it was a losing bet obviously) they said they'd go back over the tapes and get back to me.A few hohttps://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/23535358/what-would-happen-in-this-situation?post_id=420926406#420926406Voice recognition.A few years ago I once noticed a strange bet on my monthly Sid James statement so phoned them to enquire.I claimed I never placed it (it was a losing bet obviously) they said they'd go back over the tapes and get back to me.A few hoThu, 25 Mar 2010 14:12:54 -0500yeh catfloppo... and by the way its 8p not 12p, you mug ;-)https://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/23535358/what-would-happen-in-this-situation?post_id=420926386#420926386yeh catfloppo... and by the way its 8p not 12p, you mug ;-)Thu, 25 Mar 2010 13:39:59 -0500it's Schalke, not shalkehttps://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/23535358/what-would-happen-in-this-situation?post_id=420926374#420926374it's Schalke, not shalkeThu, 25 Mar 2010 13:10:24 -0500I think you could demand your 12p was refunded, Shalke.https://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/23535358/what-would-happen-in-this-situation?post_id=420926342#420926342I think you could demand your 12p was refunded, Shalke.Thu, 25 Mar 2010 05:59:04 -0500Also they would need to know which bookie you're with or they would have to try them all outhttps://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/23535358/what-would-happen-in-this-situation?post_id=420926258#420926258Also they would need to know which bookie you're with or they would have to try them all outTue, 23 Mar 2010 18:50:27 -0500So if someone saw your pin number and got hold of your debit card and clear your bank account, who would you blame then?https://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/23535358/what-would-happen-in-this-situation?post_id=420926254#420926254So if someone saw your pin number and got hold of your debit card and clear your bank account, who would you blame then?Tue, 23 Mar 2010 18:40:58 -0500There aren't alot of reasons though to do it(overhear and bet) since you can't collect winnings and you might sound suspicious if you don't know how much is in your account, so not many incentives to do so unless to wind up/annoy a friend etc.https://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/23535358/what-would-happen-in-this-situation?post_id=420926250#420926250There aren't alot of reasons though to do it(overhear and bet) since you can't collect winnings and you might sound suspicious if you don't know how much is in your account, so not many incentives to do so unless to wind up/annoy a friend etc.Tue, 23 Mar 2010 16:53:09 -0500I guess they should provide a password. Works both ways, somebody could pretend it wasn't them that placed the bet, a random operator hears your bet and wouldn't know your voice so a bt difficult to work out.https://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/23535358/what-would-happen-in-this-situation?post_id=420926246#420926246I guess they should provide a password. Works both ways, somebody could pretend it wasn't them that placed the bet, a random operator hears your bet and wouldn't know your voice so a bt difficult to work out.Tue, 23 Mar 2010 16:51:30 -0500Yeah yazza, when you call any bookies you say your account number out loud and your name .... anyone could overhear youhttps://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/23535358/what-would-happen-in-this-situation?post_id=420926242#420926242Yeah yazza, when you call any bookies you say your account number out loud and your name .... anyone could overhear youTue, 23 Mar 2010 16:45:34 -0500I used to place bets on public phones, like in snooker clubs or venues .... well, say someone didn't like you are done it for a laugh, they know your name and account number and could easily do it. I then asked my main bookie to add a password to myhttps://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/23535358/what-would-happen-in-this-situation?post_id=420926238#420926238I used to place bets on public phones, like in snooker clubs or venues .... well, say someone didn't like you are done it for a laugh, they know your name and account number and could easily do it. I then asked my main bookie to add a password to myTue, 23 Mar 2010 16:43:48 -0500