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spent 1700£ on paypal on gambling site

masychefx2
masychefx2 Posts: 4 Newbie
edited 9 March 2011 at 10:34PM in Bankruptcy & living with it
i got so messed up i kept depositing hundreds and losing within minutes in 2 days i deposited 1700£ on paypal to ladbrokes and played poker i was given access to these funds instantly to gamble with without them even being cleared by my bank

i do not have 1700£ in my bank to cover these charges, i am 20 years old, jobless and i am way in over my head

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  • IF
    IF Posts: 34,349 Forumite
    10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Hi and I'm so sorry to hear of your dilema, please will you contact:-

    Gamcare 0845 6000 133 Website:- https://www.gamcare.org.uk

    They will be able to give you advice and support.

    Best wishes
    If...x
    "If wishes were horses, then beggars would ride"
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