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Discussion => Security => Topic started by: Kelpieboy1 on September 12, 2013, 10:29 am

Title: MtGox Account Verification
Post by: Kelpieboy1 on September 12, 2013, 10:29 am
After activating my new mtgox account, I received the following notice:



"Account Verification
To prevent your account from being locked please provide complete and accurate information.

Please be aware that your account is not currently verified.

From May 30th 2013, All Mt. Gox user accounts are required to be verified in order to perform any currency deposits and withdrawals.

To become verified please complete the following form and submit identification documents to Mt.Gox. All fields must be filled out before a submission can be reviewed.

Required documentation :
- VALID Photo ID (Identity card, license, passport,...)
- Residence Proof (utility bill, tax return, insurance,... no bank statements)
ISSUED WITHIN 6 MONTHS"


I was reading an older thread which said that mtgox does not require any personal info if accessed via the clearnet.

It seems the rules have changed. I would prefer not to disclose this info if possible. Are there any other options available?
Title: Re: MtGox Account Verification
Post by: sourman on September 12, 2013, 11:21 am
Mt Gox was recently raided and temporarily shut down. Their trading services have been crippled ever since. If you are looking to buy coins for a purchase on SR, try something like localbitcoins.com or an SR btc vendor. Either way you avoid having to deal with an exchange altogether.