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Discussion => Security => Topic started by: echo_ on March 28, 2012, 01:29 am

Title: Sending Mt. Gox fake documents
Post by: echo_ on March 28, 2012, 01:29 am
My account got flagged by Mt Gox, with 600 USD in it. I kind of want my money back— should I send them fake or real documents to satisfy their "verification procedure?"
Title: Re: Sending Mt. Gox fake documents
Post by: Holly on March 28, 2012, 01:40 am
Fake it till you make it.
Title: Re: Sending Mt. Gox fake documents
Post by: CaptainSensible on March 28, 2012, 07:08 pm
MtGox has done the same thing to you as it has to most other customers ~~ they're pretending they need to "verify" you because there's some kind of problem. 

If you send them fake ID and they realize it's fake they may just lock down your account forever.  They can do that, they're in Japan, so you're probably never going to see them face to face.  At this point, just give them what they want ~~ your real ID and whatever other documents they ask for.  Eventually you'll be verified, but they'll know exactly who you are.  So, since your anonymity has been blown just sell your Bitcoins (hopefully at a profit) and use another exchange.  Or, very carefully, send your Bitcoins to a few intermediate stops, and maybe use a tumbler, on the way to SR. 

You're in a tough spot, but you've got too much money invested to just give up. 
Title: Re: Sending Mt. Gox fake documents
Post by: mdmamail on March 28, 2012, 07:19 pm
I would send real info unless you can buy extremely good fakes.
Protip: Get you fakes with a valid address somewhere close that isn't you, so just in case they have to physically mail you a code on a postcard or something for address verification you can get it. Pick an abandoned house, or PO box with a street name. Typically a private business where you can receive under company and other names, not a PO BOX #'er

I wouldn't worry too much about it. If anybody asks, you're a bitcoin trader there's nothing illegal about it.
That's the best part about bitcoin.. almost impossible to determine where they came from. Not like you are using a centralized service like C-Gold or something where they can be contacted and give up account information to see where the funds came from.