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Discussion => Security => Topic started by: tshermit on May 27, 2013, 04:07 pm

Title: Did I mess up by using my real name?
Post by: tshermit on May 27, 2013, 04:07 pm
I used my real name twice; once on the Moneygram form at Walmart, and another to register on block-chain.info. Then the coins went straight to SR. Are they safe to spend?
Title: Re: Did I mess up by using my real name?
Post by: DoctorFate on May 27, 2013, 04:13 pm
Using your real name at walmart is fine as moneygrams aren't illegal but using your real name on blockchain.info might have been a mistake.  It's not a deal breaker as BTCs are also not illegal but you don't want anyone to be able to easily trace you in the event the worst happens.

I would do a new blockchain account and move the coins you've already purchased through a couple of wallets before moving them to SR or you can use bitcoin fog type site.
Title: Re: Did I mess up by using my real name?
Post by: jorgecassio on May 31, 2013, 02:59 am
I made the same exact same mistake you made when I first started. Cut your losses and start fogging your BTC.
Title: Re: Did I mess up by using my real name?
Post by: Hammered on May 31, 2013, 03:24 am
I just use my neighbors name and address and watch his house for police raids, lol.
Title: Re: Did I mess up by using my real name?
Post by: VersacePandaEgg on May 31, 2013, 03:34 am
Using your real name at walmart is fine as moneygrams aren't illegal but using your real name on blockchain.info might have been a mistake.  It's not a deal breaker as BTCs are also not illegal but you don't want anyone to be able to easily trace you in the event the worst happens.

I would do a new blockchain account and move the coins you've already purchased through a couple of wallets before moving them to SR or you can use bitcoin fog type site.

A lot of people have been saying they use a fake name, address, etc. when using Bitinstant and Walmart for moneygrams. Did you register with blockchain on Tor? That's what I was thinking, the less info leading back to you the better.

How does fogging your BTC work?