Should my friend be worried?

A buddy of mine used a localbitcoins vendor (with 500+ trusted partners and over 150btc trade volume) who had a message at the end of their listing info saying the buyer promises the bitcoins purchased will not be used for "illegal purposes". This was a couple weeks ago, the transaction went through just fine but now the localbitcoins vendor has messaged my friend asking for his phone number.

What gives?

edit: the localbitcoins vendor is the one who is asking for my friends phone number, sorry for if i worded it incorrectly. the vendor did not send a msg with a phone number to call but asked for a phone number


Comments


[18 Points] throwitbitchass:

Seriously, there is no plausible situation where calling that number is beneficial to you or your friend. Ignore that shit.


[14 Points] ownowfuck:

If the transaction is complete and both parties have received what they agreed upon, there's real no reason for follow-up. I'd ignore it.


[8 Points] None:

That is very strange and I have never heard of this before. I cant see how the bitcoin vendor would know you used the coins on a DNM unless he went on block chain and knew that that particular wallet belonged to that particular vendor which is very very unlikely and would require more effort than it is worth IMHO. I would report the vendor and never buy from him again (dont mention the DNM in your report, obviously) and whatever you do don't ring the number. Best of luck.


[8 Points] None:

Ignore it.


[3 Points] Theeconomist1:

Weird!!! How big was the btc transaction? Some of the sellers who are more like companies actually keep required info on transactions over a certain amount for auditing purposes. I've seen some require Id and shit like that. They are trying to be legit for reporting requirements. I am almost certain it has nothing to do with what your friend bought. They wouldn't know. LBC is like a big tumbler and they wouldn't know the transaction once it left their wallet which would show going internally to another wallet. Unless yo went outside the LBC system and he transferred directly to some non LBC address. Did t go thru LBC eacrow? If so he's fine. More than likely missing some reporting requirement. I'd ignore. Or if curious ask what's up. All LBC traders have that sort of disclaimer


[5 Points] sqrewball:

As far as saying "don't do anything illegal with these coins", that sounds like a pretty standard clause if you ask me. After this I'd do the same thing if I were a localbitcoin seller. Asking for your phone number is slightly strange. If I had to guess he's just some guy with the hook up for coins and is trying to develop a direct deal; avoiding the localbitcoin fees. Tread carefully.


[2 Points] throwahooawayyfoe:

  1. Give them the number for the Rejection Hotline

  2. Laugh your ass off

  3. ???

  4. Profit


[1 Points] None:

That's really wierd and of course you don't give your # out. Normally the ones that require that put the listing as verified phone # required. Maybe they have been audited and are trying to cover their ass.

Bitcoins are legal but between the feds trying anything that might help them out and some governments hating on btc I wonder if there is some extra risk using lbc right now.


[0 Points] NeedforSpeed666:

its da police nigga. RUN!


[-2 Points] None:

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