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Discussion => Newbie discussion => Topic started by: bigdog777 on June 27, 2013, 04:25 am

Title: ever worry that LE opens a vendor account band is collecting info
Post by: bigdog777 on June 27, 2013, 04:25 am
like address, name stuff like that? I know it would be hard to get a good resting and that's why I never order from new vendors although the always have the bet prices.
Title: Re: ever worry that LE opens a vendor account band is collecting info
Post by: mrjohndank on June 27, 2013, 04:32 am
I am more concerned about tainted stuff hehe. But that is scary too.
Title: Re: ever worry that LE opens a vendor account band is collecting info
Post by: Choniven on June 27, 2013, 06:15 am
I'm sure LE are probably targeting the sellers, rather than the buyers

But hey I am sure anything is possible!

All the more reason to encrypt messages (in case of an account take over), and just be mindful of who you are purchasing from.
Title: Re: ever worry that LE opens a vendor account band is collecting info
Post by: splinter30 on June 27, 2013, 07:20 am
Be very interesting if LE opened up and vendor account. In order for them to be trusted they would have to have a client base and in order for them to get a client base, they would have to break the law and risk getting himmed up themselves. But then again, the way the law works these days, I wouldn't be surprised if they wasn't even accountable.
Title: Re: ever worry that LE opens a vendor account band is collecting info
Post by: PJ Smooth on June 27, 2013, 07:26 am
You know I had this same paranoid thought a while ago, and I thought about posting it on the SR forums, but then my paranoid brain was like "no dude, don't give them any ideas. i bet LE reads the forums." Of course then I realized I probably am not the only one to think of this. I really hope they don't though, they need to leave the buyers alone.
Title: Re: ever worry that LE opens a vendor account band is collecting info
Post by: Cher on June 27, 2013, 08:16 am
theyve obviously been here from day one, im sure they have some presence in the vendors forums too

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the dastards!!
Title: Re: ever worry that LE opens a vendor account band is collecting info
Post by: cthatpatrnovathr on June 27, 2013, 08:34 am
iv thought bout tainted drugs too....whatcha think poison or justt low quality or who the fuck knows type shit!??
Title: Re: ever worry that LE opens a vendor account band is collecting info
Post by: TreadLight on June 27, 2013, 01:15 pm
It just seems to me they would go after lower hanging fruit. As long as you take proper security precautions, and deny the package is yours, any average attorney could get you off.

There are more than enough people making in person purchases on the street to keep them busy.
Title: Re: ever worry that LE opens a vendor account band is collecting info
Post by: ChronicDemon on June 27, 2013, 01:27 pm
I also had some similar thoughts like this about LE posing as vendors. but you can rest easy knowing LE care about big fish, and the occasional small fish just to prove to their higher ups that they can get people from here. as far as sending poison, i highly doubt it..but bunk drugs ( like cocaine from way back in the day that lost its potency due to time ) i could see that happening. but then again they would lose their vendor status.
my theory is, that LE are some of the scammers we see. they accept orders and get addresses and names of their customers and they are compiling some kind of priorty list of some kind on who to take down first. but then again its just all speculation.

Title: Re: ever worry that LE opens a vendor account band is collecting info
Post by: mcguire39 on June 27, 2013, 01:30 pm
I wouldn't necessarily put it past them. I think they'd more likely bust a vendor and as part of plea arrangement get the vendor to cough up the account username and password and their private key, then go on with listings, trying to catch big buyers who are likely reselling. For this to happen might then sow distrust amongst SR users which would be to their advantage. Consider that the FBI did bust that child porn site some time back and continued to operate it so that they could bust subscribers. So it is not out of the realm of possibility for them to do it with a vendor account.
Title: Re: ever worry that LE opens a vendor account band is collecting info
Post by: ChronicDemon on June 27, 2013, 07:27 pm
I guess we shall never know..Well hopefully not lol...SR is such an amazing place with a great community of colorful characters and well informed folks, i only hope the best for this community and hope it grows even more.
Title: Re: ever worry that LE opens a vendor account band is collecting info
Post by: Nakorx on June 27, 2013, 07:52 pm
Ha guys, you you can get on the main thread you will see this topic come up again and again. To save your paranoia (which is healthy, do not get me wrong, you need some to stay aware and alive) - I will just say this.

 It costs a lot of money to stake someone out, so yes, there maybe vendor accounts but you can usually spot them, they just don't ring true, but even they cost money and unless the DEA or DAFT (alcohol, firearm and tobacco) or whatever the USA alphabet soup agencies call themselves, they just do not have the money to finance this kind of operation unless they can guarantee a 99% prosecution result. And this is up to the Prosecuting DA, they will not waste tax payers money when there is a bigger fish to fry.

So take precautions, assume you might get busted and the LE might come and take your computer away but always remember the following:
1) It is legal to but Bitcoins
2) Say nothing except "I want a Lawyer" if you ever get busted bu the FEDs or local police. There is even a digital book about it on SR under books, Cost 0.01BTC
Buy it, its called something like "What to do if the FBI knocks on your Door"
But basically it says "shut up until you get your lawyer present"
Hope this helps.
Title: Re: ever worry that LE opens a vendor account band is collecting info
Post by: CannabisKing on June 28, 2013, 12:13 am
just think about their lives... running around throwing peaceful people in cages. Disgusting!
Title: Re: ever worry that LE opens a vendor account band is collecting info
Post by: Saint Nic on June 28, 2013, 12:37 am
This is why doing your research is good for peace of mind.

Be Good.
Title: Re: ever worry that LE opens a vendor account band is collecting info
Post by: garyniger42 on June 28, 2013, 04:47 am
bigger fish to fry
Title: Re: ever worry that LE opens a vendor account band is collecting info
Post by: mrjohndank on June 28, 2013, 01:49 pm
My biggest concern is marijuana being laced with pcp. That stuff is scary......
Title: Re: ever worry that LE opens a vendor account band is collecting info
Post by: Nakorx on June 28, 2013, 05:13 pm
Try growing your own. If you have a few mates that can chip in to buy the lights and the seeds etc, and an attic (or basement at a push) there are a load of books available free on the darknet and probably the clearnet too if you know how to ask the right question.
Title: Re: ever worry that LE opens a vendor account band is collecting info
Post by: iamcanada on June 28, 2013, 05:21 pm
yea of course I know LE that does this
Title: Re: ever worry that LE opens a vendor account band is collecting info
Post by: DxM on June 28, 2013, 05:57 pm
LE will need to provide us with some high quality mdma in order to create a customer base and make such plan worth the while.