Originally Posted by
redietz
I wanted to keep this self-contained to this thread, rather than start up another thread in the most-viewed Las Vegas category.
One of the people who texted me did so first on March 18. I found the exchange curious, as the text did not directly relate to the issue of Rob.Singer claiming that people had contacted him saying they were working for me and trying to sell him picks. The topic concerns me as I have never employed people to do anything of the kind in 45 years, and if people are doing so, they must be breaking some kind of law. So anyway, I will present verbatim the text message exchange.
I will simply call the person texting me "602" below, as that is the area code. The first text was on March 18.
602: Yeah, I have a request pertaining to information you've posted. How does anyone know the person posting as "redietz" is actually R.E.Dietz from Johnson City, Tn.? With so much identity theft these days, no one can be confirmed/accepted as anyone w/o proof. Can you provide ID--a DL or passport please
Me, responding March 22: Well, first of all, the photos in the Retro Road Trip thread show my face in photos not available on any social media. Also, a former VP of Boeing and his family are in those photos with me. Third, the ratings of my business posted in that thread are from a 30 year old publication, of which maybe 10 still exist. So the question is, how would anyone post those? And why would they post those?
Me, continuing: In addition, I have on multiple occasions invited anyone to visit me in person. And on top of that, I'm more than happy to call you directly at your convenience so you can record the conversation. Let me know what would be a good day and time.
Me, continuing: Of course, I will also be providing affidavits to Todd Witteles when he provides a physical address, so as to make every detail crystal clear.
602: Maybe part of the problem is I don't see or read every post and after a few years of never being able to find anything online about your past claims, I don't look anymore. But the fact that you responded as well as put up your number does change my belief about what you're saying. No need to call fo
And the text ended right there.
One problem I have with this exchange is that the person seems to be accepting that Robert Dietz is a handicapper who has a national reputation, but that maybe I'm not him. Second, they seem to think that a copy of a driver's license would solve that issue and they want to see one. The sender of the text does not identify him or herself. I think, in general, it is a mistake to post copies of one's driver's license. In this particular case, it would be easier for someone trying to pose as me to obtain a copy of my driver's license than to post the photos in the Retro Road Trip thread. My photo in that thread matches my bio shot in Who's Who in Sports Gambling, and it also matches my brief but credited appearance in a mockumentary called "Hostel Joe."
Anyway, I throw this out there for discussion. Anyone have any thoughts on who "602" might be? LOL.