Getting caught questions

I was thinking about it. If you make a Lbc account using clearnet using your identity and then go onto withdraw the bitcoins you purchase using Tor I think there's a chance you could come under investigation. Lbc could highlight to LE that someone has withdrawn bitcoins using tor and therefore this is suspicious. They would give your clearnet ip address to LE and they could 'keep an eye' on you. Whilst you have done nothing wrong after that (tumble, tails, pgp) the fact you have used tor to withdraw could have LE knock on your door for a chat. What are the chances?


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[6 Points] None:

Hang out at /r/bitcoin for a bit.

In short there are two points you should keep in mind. Three actually, the obvious being buying and selling bitcoin is perfectly legal.

Sellers have the option to not make trades from people communicating via TOR, as high volume traders worry their transactions may be scrutinized. LBC doesn't care how you access their service.


[2 Points] everybodygetweird:

Not gonna happen, but if you're really worried just do your business somewhere with free wifi like the library or mcdonalds or a coffee shop


[1 Points] BankofQuark:

You don't have to source coins from the darknet or TOR to get in trouble for selling BTC on LBC. LE has prosecuted people for doing NOTHING more than selling coins on LBC.

I pay CASH for BTC and they both spend the same no matter their origins.

I would avoid LBC (for selling coin) like the plague. LE is most likely to attempt to purchase BTC from a seller on LBC, mention some vague nefarious intentions once the transaction is completed, then arrest the seller. This HAS happened before. LEO isn't tracing IPs. They will use old school entrapment type techniques.

LE is generally poorly educated, under funded (tech wise), and very lazy. Vendors should certainly avoid selling coin on LBC. I personally think everyone should avoid LBC, but that's just my opinion.


[1 Points] Throwaway_concept:

You shouldn't open a LBC account using your information. You don't even have to have ANY info on it unless you plan on selling bitcoin. LBC can be used completely anonymously. The only thing someone would see is me walking into a bank and handing the clerk money.