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Discussion => Newbie discussion => Topic started by: ganjaman18 on August 16, 2013, 10:16 pm
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They wanted to know why I am sending so much money to other people. I didn't get a chance to talk properly as I had no signal on my phone and the call broke up. I have been using BitBargain and the most I have transferred is £130 in a week. I have to go in and make a deposit on Monday and am going to tell them I have been buying Bitcoins for a) savings and b) Satoshi Dice & other online gambling.
I know this is probably a fraud thing but I would like to know if you guys have had any similar experiences and if so what you did about it / said.
Thanks guys =]
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Tell them the Coin is for investment purpose only
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Ask them why they care, ask them if it has anything to do with them needing your assets to backbone theirs... if and when they cop an attitude and say no, then you may proceed to tell them to fuck off and mind their own business. "I don't ask you why you sound like a bitch, don't ask me why I'm spending MY money."
Then hang up.
WINNING
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You do not have to tell them why
They do not have the right to know what it is for...just tell them that it is you and you are aware of the charges. You are right...it is about making sure it is you and not some thief.
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First make sure it actually is your bank and not someone else pretending to be. Sounds obvious but you'd be amazed how many people get scammed on the phone.
But you don't have to tell them anything. Simply for investment purposes or because you fucking feel like it, any reason is good enough and none of their business. It probably is just to check that you weren't getting scammed by someone making withdrawals or something though.
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Ask them why they care, ask them if it has anything to do with them needing your assets to backbone theirs... if and when they cop an attitude and say no, then you may proceed to tell them to fuck off and mind their own business. "I don't ask you why you sound like a bitch, don't ask me why I'm spending MY money."
Then hang up.
WINNING
This ^^ hahahaha
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I don't know what country you're in but I would ask them why they want to know....tell them you don't discuss your business with outsiders. LOL.
Ryno
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You do not have to tell them why
They do not have the right to know what it is for...just tell them that it is you and you are aware of the charges. You are right...it is about making sure it is you and not some thief.
+1....best answer
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First make sure it actually is your bank and not someone else pretending to be. Sounds obvious but you'd be amazed how many people get scammed on the phone.
But you don't have to tell them anything. Simply for investment purposes or because you fucking feel like it, any reason is good enough and none of their business. It probably is just to check that you weren't getting scammed by someone making withdrawals or something though.
Your avatar is boss. +1
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dont be antagonistic, just politely say its for investment purchases and the questioning will stop there
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tell them to mind their own fucking business
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dont be antagonistic, just politely say its for investment purchases and the questioning will stop there
this seems like the best response.
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I have learned its best to be polite when dealing with people whether its a noisy bank or LE. Being rude just makes them made and want to fuck you over
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I think the post above was most appropriate, dont antagonise them. Make it clear you do not need to explain your transactions and its private however explain it is you who is spending/sending/recieving the money so a block is not necessary on your account.
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I think that politeness is the plan tbf. I'll tell them I made the transfers, explain about the Bitcoin "bank" that offers 18% APR maybe even ask them if they can match it ;P and leave it at that.
Probably going to stop being so 'Active' on the account too. I have generally only been buying on Mondays but I'm going to tell my mates to get there own damned Bit Bargain accounts and cut down on the mid week re-supply... at least online... for now.
This hasn't worried me much about Packages or anything like that as I only buy domestic, but it got me thinking... Surely banks can tell who uses SR by the amount of money / frequency a customer transfers. I understand Bitcoin provides a layer of anonymity, but surely they will find the buyers at least. I mean they have all these Fraud checks now, which I imagine is why I got my call, so what stops them from passing said information (i.e. the amount and time) to the pigs? Then the pigs could look at your mail for a few days and if anything fits the profile (i.e Pretty light, printed label, etc.)
Anyways I'll let you all know how it goes on Monday
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dont be antagonistic, just politely say its for investment purchases and the questioning will stop there
this seems like the best response.
+1 for this.
Let us know how it goes :)
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I wouldn't worry about it too much.