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Discussion => Newbie discussion => Topic started by: drjaycsmith on July 20, 2013, 05:01 am

Title: OnionWallet is a SCAM
Post by: drjaycsmith on July 20, 2013, 05:01 am
*** IMPORTANT UPDATE ***
 
 Do not use OnionWallet (http://ow24et3tetp6tvmk.onion/)--it is a SCAM. I transferred a small amount of money in there and it was immediately stolen. The entire website, as legit as it looks, is bogus. After the theft occurred, I did some research and found out that this has happened to a lot of people.
 
 *** OnionWallet is a SCAM ***
Title: Re: OnionWallet is a SCAM
Post by: Jack N Hoff on July 20, 2013, 05:03 am
Ummm yeah...  We talked about this a LONG time ago.  Try the search function next time.
Title: Re: OnionWallet is a SCAM
Post by: drjaycsmith on July 20, 2013, 05:44 am
Ummm yeah...  We talked about this a LONG time ago.  Try the search function next time.

Right? I wish that I had done some research first. I've been experimenting with different sites and various methods of obtaining bitcoins for the last couple of days--I'm not sure how I came across OnionWallet--but it simply never occurred to me that the whole thing could be an elaborate setup. I've never been scammed up until now, so I blame my complacency.
Title: Re: OnionWallet is a SCAM
Post by: Aussie bob on July 20, 2013, 05:47 am
   You already have a .onion wallet, it's called Silk Road. I'd be happier leaving my coin there than in other hidden wallet sites, AB.
Title: Re: OnionWallet is a SCAM
Post by: drjaycsmith on July 20, 2013, 05:53 am
   You already have a .onion wallet, it's called Silk Road. I'd be happier leaving my coin there than in other hidden wallet sites, AB.

I have a wallet with blockchain.info as well as a few others. Basically, I've been experimenting for the last two days with different sites, services, exchanges, and methods of obtaining bitcoins. I should have been more careful and done my homework on OnionWallet. Since I was only tinkering, the amount I lost was insignificant. What can I say? I've never been scammed before. I was careless.
Title: Re: OnionWallet is a SCAM
Post by: drjaycsmith on July 21, 2013, 12:13 am
*** Avoid OnionWallet--it is a SCAM ***
 
 Looking to buy & sell bitcoins? There's lots of options.
 
 --  https://bitinstant.com/  --  Buy bitcoins, lots of options including MoneyGram. Fund Mt. Gox & other exchanges.
 --  http://tradebitcoin.com/  --  Buy bitcoins with cash, in person, locally.
 --  https://localbitcoins.com/  --  Buy bitcoins with cash, in person, locally.
 --  https://coinbase.com/  --  Link your bank account and buy bitcoins online. Instant transfers after verification.
 --  https://www.nanaimogold.com/  --  Similar to BitInstant. Use MoneyGram & Western Union to fund account.
 --  https://virwox.com/  --  Currency exchange, eWallet. Lots of options for funding account (buying BTC).
 
 No matter what you do, you lose some or all of your anonymity when buying coins; therefore, you should "launder" them.
 
 Here are some sites to route your coins through before depositing them at Silk Road:
 
 --  https://mtgox.com/  --  Currency exchange, eWallet
 --  https://blockchain.info/  --  Anonymous eWallet
 --  https://easywallet.org/  --  Anonymous eWallet
 --  http://www.bitcoinfog.com/  --  Launders bitcoins.
 
 BitInstant, with or without Mt. Gox, is a breeze. Just send a MoneyGram from Wal-Mart or another retailer. You can also link your bank account. Unfortunately, the site is temporarily down as they make some improvements.
 
 https://localbitcoins.com/ is perhaps the easiest method for obtaining bitcoins. Find someone near you, meet them, pay cash for BTC. I bought some yesterday and it was fast and hassle-free.
 
 After purchasing your bitcoins through BitInstant or wherever, I suggest sending them through Bitcoin Fog and then to BlockChain and EasyWallet; from there, send them to Silk Road. Also, don't forget to get a new SR bitcoin address for every transaction. Chances are slim that anyone would be paying attention, but why take a chance? Recently, an SR vendor was busted and had his coins confiscated because authorities were able to trace his transactions.
 
 --Dr. Jay
Title: Re: OnionWallet is a SCAM
Post by: WonkaLaffyTaffy on July 21, 2013, 12:52 am
So the site called OnionWallet did the same thing as TorWallet? Shocking.
Title: Re: OnionWallet is a SCAM
Post by: agenorexchange on July 21, 2013, 06:45 am
bump up to keep this topic relevant