I would take a bet where I lose $5 if it is confirmed a scam and gain $1 if it is confirmed not a scam. (I’m assuming the bet is off if there is no confirmation either way.)
At $5 vs $1, I’m not sure the bet is worth the hassle. Make it $25 vs $5, and I’m in. I’m happy to work with payment via paypal or mailed cash or check.
Myself, I judge the odds differently: I’d call it about a 20% chance of a scam, but a .2% chance of what I would call confirmation of that; and about an 80% chance that it is confirmed not to be a scam (such as by a independent verification from the CI. I can’t describe the criteria which, if met, would result in a inconclusive result, so I won’t take any bets on that outcome; I also won’t take the small bet, and can’t afford the large bet.
I think you got the numbers backwards.
I would take a bet where I lose $5 if it is confirmed a scam and gain $1 if it is confirmed not a scam. (I’m assuming the bet is off if there is no confirmation either way.)
At $5 vs $1, I’m not sure the bet is worth the hassle. Make it $25 vs $5, and I’m in. I’m happy to work with payment via paypal or mailed cash or check.
Myself, I judge the odds differently: I’d call it about a 20% chance of a scam, but a .2% chance of what I would call confirmation of that; and about an 80% chance that it is confirmed not to be a scam (such as by a independent verification from the CI. I can’t describe the criteria which, if met, would result in a inconclusive result, so I won’t take any bets on that outcome; I also won’t take the small bet, and can’t afford the large bet.