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Discussion => Security => Topic started by: Hamb999 on June 28, 2012, 02:29 pm

Title: Funding my SR account - a fast easy experience
Post by: Hamb999 on June 28, 2012, 02:29 pm
I have used various ways to get btc.  The below is the easiest way I have found to get btc and with the least amount of scrutiny.  I am by no means an expert.  This is just what worked for me and it was fast.

You can use a fake name, etc.  Here is my experience:

Went to Mtgox.com and logged in
Chose Fund Account and used "Bitinstant" (NOT Cash Deposit via Bitinstant)
Followed link to Bitinstant website and chose "More Local Locations"
Entered amount to deposit
That took me to ZipZap.com
Chose a location (I chose CVS)
Was able to print off a bill to be paid via MoneyGram (I like that the print out says it is a bill)
Went to CVS
Picked up the red phone
Had to enter invoice info from my printoff
Had some trouble entering the amount.  Enter the whole dollars, then push *, then cents, then push #
Gave them a fake name, address and phone number
Went to the CVS counter and told them I needed to pay this overdue bill today
Clerk asked if I was Mr. Dimmydummydummerdorf.  I said yes
She asked for my CVS rewards card - I declined
Gave her my cash
Had to sign a receipt - scribbled it
Given my receipt
I was never asked for ID

When I got back to my office, a Bitinstant email was waiting saying my cash deposit was accepted.  My money was already available at Mtgox.  I sent it to my SR account.  The entire process (from website order to SR btc received) took 90 minutes - including drive time to and from CVS.

I like the fact that the printout says it is a bill payment.  The lady at CVS didn't bat an eye.  She seemed familiar with ZipZap, so maybe people use it regularly for bill payments.  This is how I will fund my account from now on.  I can choose just about any moneygram location, so I can mix it up.

Hope this helps.  If anyone sees a security vulnerability in my process above, please point it out!!  Thanks!