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Here's someone who recently sent 1 BTC to this ponzi scheme:

https://blockchain.info/address/1Gh2tRaqaPWFbQVabVD9rPsN1nm9...

https://blockchain.info/address/1BYbqzLvAN9PCC4LqNPPG2dHSyTn...

I'm going to watch and see what happens to them. If they don't lose their 1 BTC, then that's at least slightly interesting.

EDIT: It's been more than an hour; no repayment yet.

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The payout system does not seem to be FIFO, that is, just because you put in money before person B does not mean you'll get paid out before person B. I also put in 1BTC (far before these people) and followed it up with a small transaction. The small transaction got paid back (also incorrectly) whereas my 1BTC was never returned. Oh well, it was fun to watch.

such a great attitude for losing USD $700

I've lost more in casinos and left with a "oh well" attitude too. Pretty sure plenty of people have. Of course, I've also left casinos with "fuck that sucked" attitudes, and also "look at all the money I just won" attitudes.

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