Handicapper Scams

The Handicapper Scams Rule Book

The Sports Betting Industry isn’t exactly founded on honesty and integrity. That’s probably why it isn’t legal in the Bible belt. So we shouldn’t be surprised when we see people strutting around Twitter doing whatever they can to get your hard earned money. They are the fisherman, you are the fish, and their scam is the bait. They will dangle that bait in front of a school of fish hoping for a bite. It only takes one fish to make it worth their work.

One thing I can’t stand is scam. Let’s talk about How to Spot some popular Handicapper Scams. Many handicapper Scams can be identified and  filtered out with a little common sense. However, sometimes desperation and hope can cloud our common sense. So I’ve compiled a simple list of objective evidence that will help you avoid the Handicapper Scams.

Fake Followers

Sometimes a capper  will buy followers to make themselves appear more prestigious than they really are.  It sounds silly but people treat their follow count almost like currency.  A simple audit at TwitterAudit.com will give you a snapshot of their follow count.  Everyone will have fake followers but not everyone will have 40 thousand of them.

Fake Twitter Accounts

This is a little different than fake followers but way harder to identify. The fake Twitter accounts are accounts used by the capper to praise and defend himself.  Does the capper get a lot of praise every time he wins but nothing when he loses? I’m sure his outspoken followers are only outspoken when he wins.  Does that sarcastic comment not seem suspicious? Search through their twitter feed and replies.  Do you see some common accounts?  Click on some of them.  Are all of their tweets used just to blow the tout in question?  Remember, the majority of members on Twitter praise their cappers privately.  Hell, they’ve already given him their money, why their dignity also?

Fake Lines

This is one of the more popular handicapper scams and is one speaks for itself, so I don’t need to expound too much. Do you see Cappers bragging about a win when everyone else lost with the same side?  Over the long run, these points really add up.  Either their line is fake or they don’t post their juice. Maybe they had the line…. at an irresponsible -150 juice.  Regardless, I bet their record will be better than yours if you tail their plays.

Fake Records

No one and I mean NO ONE hits at a 61% clip long term.  If they do, they don’t.  Simple as that.   Ask for documentation.  The easiest thing for a capper to do is doctor his record.  Even some of the 3rd party trackers allow their favorite cappers to post plays after results are in. Have you seen a deleted tweet? There is a 103% chance that wasn’t his first deleted tweet.

Fake Records? No Records!!!

What winning capper wouldn’t want to document how they can win?  Many on Twitter sell their hot streaks.  I suppose that’s fine if you are only looking to buy for a short term.  But if a capper can’t show you his records (If they’re even honest) then just move on to the next capper.

Where There Is Smoke, There Is Fire

In the capping world, sometimes we are only as honest as our reputation.  If there is a large group of people who claim he fakes his record or rips people off, he probably does.  He will most likely just accuse people of being “Haters”.  Why? Better question is, Why would an honest, transparent, and upstanding capper have so many haters? Sometimes the greatest defense is a good offense.  Does he rebuttal his haters with fat jokes in return?  Does he spout insults at people who accuse him of dishonesty instead of logically and calmly explaining the situation?  It’s just a character issue.  Be weary.

One Final Note

Remember, as much as this evidence is used in tout scams, it isn’t  restricted to touts only.  This won’t be popular, but it will be true: When you put the word “Free” in front of a capper, it doesn’t make them good or  honest.  Many free cappers have an end game of being not so free.  One way to speed that up is to have a fake record, fake accounts, fake followers, etc.  Also, being free doesn’t mean free anymore.  Some people want money in return and some want attention and Twitter fame.  They may delete losses. When they’re winning they will brag about transparency.  If they’re losing they can ditch the transparency part in the name of #FreeNation.  An honest Capper is an honest capper, whether he is free or paid.  A dishonest capper is dishonest, whether he is free or paid.  Be weary of the free and paid cappers with the characteristics listed above.

That’s all.  Feel free to add some of your experiences in our Community!  Keep cashing Tweeps.