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Discussion => Security => Topic started by: discobiscuits on November 16, 2012, 09:36 pm

Title: Bitinstant skimming my BTC?
Post by: discobiscuits on November 16, 2012, 09:36 pm
So just did a Walmart to BTC address, thru moneygram/zip zap, and even though I made sure everything was correct amount/info wise I received about 7 usd less than I should have according to bitinstant's website, and the blockchain after 6 confirmations shows an amount less than what I should have received according to bitinstant. What is the deal? I have never had an issue before. 
Title: Re: Bitinstant skimming my BTC?
Post by: Winston420 on November 16, 2012, 11:50 pm
bitinstant doesn't include zip zap's fee.   When I transfer $300 from moneygram to btc address, I pay about 7 to 7.5% over the mtGox spot rate.
Title: Re: Bitinstant skimming my BTC?
Post by: sysco88 on November 17, 2012, 02:13 am
Ok this actually makes me feel a little better, maybe I'm not going crazy.  I just did a bitinstant  moneygram @ CVS to bitcoin address and I'm also coming up around $7 short.....I should of had approx .35 btc left over after my order and now I'm .41 short?????  Anyone have any ideas on this? 
Title: Re: Bitinstant skimming my BTC?
Post by: anonman88 on November 17, 2012, 02:19 am
the conversion rate of bitcoin to USD changes, which is why you would have a bit more left over after your order.
Title: Re: Bitinstant skimming my BTC?
Post by: quietgirl79 on November 17, 2012, 02:44 am
Blockchain was used, and was supposed to receive about 42 but ended out with 39 somehow.   Anonymizer was another 1.5% but I am almost positive I read an initial 42 entry in Blockchain, and assumed the 39 was the fee but doing the math doesn't pan out :\  I can't exactly make a scene, so I'll just eat it. 

I guess nothing necessary or good in life comes easily.  I guess who cares where they moved the cheese?  Just get it.  Too bad I'm not a mouse.