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Discussion => Newbie discussion => Topic started by: wacketywhack on January 28, 2013, 07:07 pm

Title: what to say at the bank if asked
Post by: wacketywhack on January 28, 2013, 07:07 pm
So i went to my local chase to make my first bitcoin purchase.  I used Bitme.  I filled out the slip, handed it to the lady and she was curious so she asked what this "Bitme" company was selling.  She asked like 3 times because I couldn't really understand then when I got what she was saying, i got nervous and said "oh, they sell bitcoins".  Obviously she had no clue what it was so I said its just an online currency and that I was making an investment. She just seemed kind of confused then finished up and said have a nice day.  I know this is probably no big deal, especially since buying bitcoins isnt illegal, i'm just a little sketched out by it and I wanted to know if i should have anything to worry about (i kno this is ridiculous to worry about).  the deposit was in no way connected to me as I didn't have to give my name or any ID.
Title: Re: what to say at the bank if asked
Post by: sonofanarchy on January 28, 2013, 07:10 pm
you can say "bitcoins" or maybe tell her you aren't sure, it is for a friend who asked you to make the deposit.  it doesn't matter really, as you didn't give your name.
Title: Re: what to say at the bank if asked
Post by: incognito22 on January 28, 2013, 07:14 pm
Just be like "I'm buying crack on Silk Road."

Lol jk I doubt you have anything to worry about though.  Saying you're doing an investment is probably a good excuse.  Not sure what people buy with bitcoins other than drugs really :confused:
Title: Re: what to say at the bank if asked
Post by: bokchoy on January 28, 2013, 07:18 pm
No need to be nervous when buying bitcoins. They aren't illegal and people use bitcoins for completely legal things. Just tell the truth about what you're exchanging cash for, but of course never tell them what your exchanging your bitcoins for  ;)
Title: Re: what to say at the bank if asked
Post by: wacketywhack on January 28, 2013, 07:27 pm
awesome thanks guys, i figured its no big deal, she was probably just like whatever that was weird lol
Title: Re: what to say at the bank if asked
Post by: DucksWorth on January 28, 2013, 07:45 pm
Just be like "I'm buying crack on Silk Road."

Lol jk I doubt you have anything to worry about though.  Saying you're doing an investment is probably a good excuse.  Not sure what people buy with bitcoins other than drugs really :confused:

there are many things you can buy, I remember seeing a site similar to ebay for legal goods paid in nothing but bitcoins, I was tempted to buy farm simulator 2013 with my extras.
Title: Re: what to say at the bank if asked
Post by: lantis on September 15, 2013, 08:41 am
what
Title: Re: what to say at the bank if asked
Post by: cryngie on September 15, 2013, 08:51 am
this is one of the most pointless threads ive ever seen
Title: Re: what to say at the bank if asked
Post by: Mitragyna on September 15, 2013, 09:18 am
btc is completely legal. I used them to transfer money between countries. way cheaper that way..
Title: Re: what to say at the bank if asked
Post by: DesertSandDabs on September 15, 2013, 09:39 am
you'v foiled us all
Title: Re: what to say at the bank if asked
Post by: hamnana on September 15, 2013, 11:07 am
this is one of the most pointless threads ive ever seen

What a beautiful comeback, mr 833 posts