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Discussion => Newbie discussion => Topic started by: linsanity1701 on April 08, 2013, 02:53 am

Title: CVS Moneygram Requested Mailing Address
Post by: linsanity1701 on April 08, 2013, 02:53 am
So I was preparing for my first purchase and read through a lot regarding the bitinstant method and going to pay at CVS.

When I picked up the red phone, I went through the automated service, and then it transferred me to a real person asking for the same information (Name, phone number, amount, etc). But he also asked me my mailing address, saying it's just in case the money fails to go through. I wasn't expecting this at all, and froze and gave my real mailing address (Also the address I am shipping the goods to).

I know buying bitcoins is legal, but this still gets me nervous. Does it matter/raise any flags?

I'm also a paranoid person in general, which doesn't help my case at all.

Any helpful insight would really help! Also maybe why some moneygram's ask for a mailing address and some don't?

Thanks in advance
Title: Re: CVS Moneygram Requested Mailing Address
Post by: dothedamnthing on April 08, 2013, 03:00 am
You will be fine. As you said, buying BTC is perfectly legal. Acting nervous and giving a fake address would be much more of a red flag. I don't personally use BitInstant anymore but I have in the past and always used my real information when asked. I also know plenty of people that still do and have never had any issues. 
Title: Re: CVS Moneygram Requested Mailing Address
Post by: jentyb on April 08, 2013, 03:16 am
You're fine bitcoins are perfectly legal..
Title: Re: CVS Moneygram Requested Mailing Address
Post by: lelmeriodici on April 08, 2013, 03:18 am
Go to Wal-Mart next time.  You can use a fake name.  (It must match up with whatever you put into BitInstant/ZipZap, however).
Title: Re: CVS Moneygram Requested Mailing Address
Post by: Hargenflargen on April 08, 2013, 03:35 am
I was nervous about linking my bank account to coinbase and I totally understand, and I think it's a good thing to be nervous.
I've heard the best way to go about  buying BTC is by using Bank of America, you can pay in cash and it goes to bitfloor, which is a trusted site for a lot of older users.

Title: Re: CVS Moneygram Requested Mailing Address
Post by: dothedamnthing on April 08, 2013, 03:39 am
I was nervous about linking my bank account to coinbase and I totally understand, and I think it's a good thing to be nervous.
I've heard the best way to go about  buying BTC is by using Bank of America, you can pay in cash and it goes to bitfloor, which is a trusted site for a lot of older users.

Yes, I would recommend Bitfloor ahead of Bitinstant any day of the week.
Title: Re: CVS Moneygram Requested Mailing Address
Post by: linsanity1701 on April 08, 2013, 04:12 am
Thanks for all the quick responses! really puts my mind at ease. I'll be looking into bitfloor now
Title: Re: CVS Moneygram Requested Mailing Address
Post by: waters on April 08, 2013, 04:51 am
I was nervous about linking my bank account to coinbase and I totally understand, and I think it's a good thing to be nervous.
I've heard the best way to go about  buying BTC is by using Bank of America, you can pay in cash and it goes to bitfloor, which is a trusted site for a lot of older users.
thanks for the tip , i have to check bitfloor out
Title: Re: CVS Moneygram Requested Mailing Address
Post by: AbraxasRiseth on April 08, 2013, 05:23 am
What's this red phone you're talking about. I went to CVS and didn't see one. Do I need to ask the employees? What would I ask? What kind of information do I need? Sorry for the barrage of questions, there is a CVS near me and I don't have a bank account. I haven't been able to get bitcoins yet and want to use this method.