Its not a good plan to give your identity online because it can use buy scamming or they can use your real identity to hack your bank account..
thats why we use bitcoin because we are anonymous..
Topic: Are you comfortable with putting your ID online? (Read 2722 times)
Actually im not comfortable to show my identity to others or online .becouse of crime created by the identity theft so I need to keep my identity safe . But in case its needed I'm willing to show it .
Yeah for sometimes it is not good to show your identity because of identity theft i dont want to be a victim of it and maybe they will blackmail you and will try to fool you and will let you to do something . But if it is necessary for some verification why not ? .
Actually im not comfortable to show my identity to others or online .becouse of crime created by the identity theft so I need to keep my identity safe . But in case its needed I'm willing to show it .
i am not at all comfortable to give my id online i came to bitcoin gambling world because i dont have to disclose my identity and can play all games, but their are some sites which are asking details but i wont use them. But some sites which are very secure can be given the details but they are not asking id proofs to submit online.
Me too i am not comfortoble for it but when it comes to the verification and when it is necessary to verify your identity to some company i am willing to put my ID but of course only to a trusted company or services because here in my country the services that i have used is also working with some banks and other popular company .
One of the very basic thing remains is that bitcoin is anonymous so why will somebody need to give identity else it destroys the basic principle of what is called bitcoin. As creator though about it and reason for creating was to remain anonymous.
i am not at all comfortable to give my id online i came to bitcoin gambling world because i dont have to disclose my identity and can play all games, but their are some sites which are asking details but i wont use them. But some sites which are very secure can be given the details but they are not asking id proofs to submit online.
I'm not of course , it's always better to not give any info about yourself
but I trust some big gambling sites like Pokerstars and WPN , and in order to play on these you have to verify your ID which isn't a problem at all in my opinion when you are dealing with trusted sites
but I trust some big gambling sites like Pokerstars and WPN , and in order to play on these you have to verify your ID which isn't a problem at all in my opinion when you are dealing with trusted sites
if they are also working with a bank or other legitimate and trusted company and also they are showing themselves to the user i would be comfortable to put my ID if it is necessary like that wallet that we are using here in my country .
Well yeah if they are true people and they are showing the real information there's no problem to trust them. to give your real information too.. Its dangerous if the site are not telling the truth and no proof that they are real people.. this is online and i think many people are hiding their real information because online is dangerous if we give our real information.. they can use it in illegal activity or use it to hack your bank account..
yes just like coins.ph they are show the real information of their company and the services that they are providing to us and also they have shown us their identity so it is not hard to trust them .
I do not really like it but sometimes we cannot do anything about that fact and due to that its in my eyes not very bad.
Mostly these ID's will also get removed after a couple weeks in their system.
Mostly these ID's will also get removed after a couple weeks in their system.
Identity theft/fraud is a big thing nowadays.
So just a question - Are you guys comfortable with going on sites and verifying your ID with you and legal proof? I'm personally not, because on the internet anything can happen.
So just a question - Are you guys comfortable with going on sites and verifying your ID with you and legal proof? I'm personally not, because on the internet anything can happen.
I don't think that somebody is comfortable putting his ID online and sending to a company that anytime can be hacked or they will collapse and sell their users database to a third party. Where is the anonymity when you send the ID to a particularly exchange? I will try to not send any ID to them but when we have no other choice we can't do anything else.
if they are also working with a bank or other legitimate and trusted company and also they are showing themselves to the user i would be comfortable to put my ID if it is necessary like that wallet that we are using here in my country .
Well yeah if they are true people and they are showing the real information there's no problem to trust them. to give your real information too.. Its dangerous if the site are not telling the truth and no proof that they are real people.. this is online and i think many people are hiding their real information because online is dangerous if we give our real information.. they can use it in illegal activity or use it to hack your bank account..
I do not really like it but sometimes there is no other option than doing this due to the fact that its sometimes required by the government that is the company falling under in their country.
if they are also working with a bank or other legitimate and trusted company and also they are showing themselves to the user i would be comfortable to put my ID if it is necessary like that wallet that we are using here in my country .
Identity theft/fraud is a big thing nowadays.
So just a question - Are you guys comfortable with going on sites and verifying your ID with you and legal proof? I'm personally not, because on the internet anything can happen.
The thing is, government or even companies are now requiring us to get ID eventhough we don't want it. So just a question - Are you guys comfortable with going on sites and verifying your ID with you and legal proof? I'm personally not, because on the internet anything can happen.
Identity theft/fraud is a big thing nowadays.
So just a question - Are you guys comfortable with going on sites and verifying your ID with you and legal proof? I'm personally not, because on the internet anything can happen.
So just a question - Are you guys comfortable with going on sites and verifying your ID with you and legal proof? I'm personally not, because on the internet anything can happen.
For me as a simple bitcoin user I don't see why I should give my private informations to anyone but when I will run a business i think my users should know about me to be more confident
I do not have a bank account and mainly withdraw my money from exchanges to my parents bank account which needed me to verify their details. After I withdraw, I just close the account and hopefully these websites do not misuse the IDs once the accounts are closed. It actually makes it more secure when the ID is verified on exchange websites but sometimes I get scared if the site turns a scam or is banned by the Government.
If the site has a license and is legit like Perfect Money and PayPal, I don't mind to upload my ID proof. Identity theft can be an issue even in the case of bank accounts wherein online bank accounts get hacked and even email IDs. If I need a payment processor/exchange website to sell my bitcoins or store money online, I have to get my account verified then. There's no option.
I agree bit I still have the feeling even when they are legit and have a license for it its pretty risky because if this will leak your details will lay on the streets waiting for big trouble..How would you or anyone know they leaked it ? Even if you mark it and all, a leak could have been a hack on your end, so you will probably not win legally. And neither go about filing cases internationally.
If the site has a license and is legit like Perfect Money and PayPal, I don't mind to upload my ID proof. Identity theft can be an issue even in the case of bank accounts wherein online bank accounts get hacked and even email IDs. If I need a payment processor/exchange website to sell my bitcoins or store money online, I have to get my account verified then. There's no option.
I agree bit I still have the feeling even when they are legit and have a license for it its pretty risky because if this will leak your details will lay on the streets waiting for big trouble..
I do not like it at all but I cannot do anything about it because its sometimes required by the government.
I do not like it because its still stored and even if they are saying it gets deleted after a while its still not secure in my eyes.
I do not like it because its still stored and even if they are saying it gets deleted after a while its still not secure in my eyes.
i don't mind sending my ID to a company as long as they don't put it available for everyone else to see.
if its just for verification, i guess i can't do anything else but send my drivers license to prove i'm real.
Thats actually the fallacy why a lot of people are scammed through Identification theft. Not all such services require your identification, and despite being registered you shouldn't just send your id to them without marking them in some manner. The company won't tell you they are using your id on different places, the data can also be compromised by a hack,so you should stay away from companies that don't have a good security. if its just for verification, i guess i can't do anything else but send my drivers license to prove i'm real.
never giving your ID would perhaps work good in your country. but if you can not cash out with out it, i don't have any choice.
living in this 3rd world country where they enforce everything will choke us to death.
But if it really requires then we should give our ids just like our wallet provider theyre asking for personal ids and selfie now because they want to identify easily the fraudster or identify the real user not dummy wallets, and also to access the cash out option so by that i will no doubt for giving my ids to them as long as theyre legit well thats ok.
Indeed if they are legit its no big problem due to the fact that sometimes the company's can also not be blamed for doing this they are mostly forced to do this if they are needing it.
I do not like it for a part also because these days a lot of things also get hacked...
I think it depends on site, if they are fool and not upgrade their security features for the maximum level i think possibilities for them to be hack thats why we need to do some research about the site eventhough they are registered but really we make also extra research if theyre site is fully secured thats why it only depends on site provider.
i don't mind sending my ID to a company as long as they don't put it available for everyone else to see.
if its just for verification, i guess i can't do anything else but send my drivers license to prove i'm real.
Thats actually the fallacy why a lot of people are scammed through Identification theft. Not all such services require your identification, and despite being registered you shouldn't just send your id to them without marking them in some manner. The company won't tell you they are using your id on different places, the data can also be compromised by a hack,so you should stay away from companies that don't have a good security. if its just for verification, i guess i can't do anything else but send my drivers license to prove i'm real.
never giving your ID would perhaps work good in your country. but if you can not cash out with out it, i don't have any choice.
living in this 3rd world country where they enforce everything will choke us to death.
But if it really requires then we should give our ids just like our wallet provider theyre asking for personal ids and selfie now because they want to identify easily the fraudster or identify the real user not dummy wallets, and also to access the cash out option so by that i will no doubt for giving my ids to them as long as theyre legit well thats ok.
Indeed if they are legit its no big problem due to the fact that sometimes the company's can also not be blamed for doing this they are mostly forced to do this if they are needing it.
I do not like it for a part also because these days a lot of things also get hacked...
i don't mind sending my ID to a company as long as they don't put it available for everyone else to see.
if its just for verification, i guess i can't do anything else but send my drivers license to prove i'm real.
Thats actually the fallacy why a lot of people are scammed through Identification theft. Not all such services require your identification, and despite being registered you shouldn't just send your id to them without marking them in some manner. The company won't tell you they are using your id on different places, the data can also be compromised by a hack,so you should stay away from companies that don't have a good security. if its just for verification, i guess i can't do anything else but send my drivers license to prove i'm real.
never giving your ID would perhaps work good in your country. but if you can not cash out with out it, i don't have any choice.
living in this 3rd world country where they enforce everything will choke us to death.
But if it really requires then we should give our ids just like our wallet provider theyre asking for personal ids and selfie now because they want to identify easily the fraudster or identify the real user not dummy wallets, and also to access the cash out option so by that i will no doubt for giving my ids to them as long as theyre legit well thats ok.
i don't mind sending my ID to a company as long as they don't put it available for everyone else to see.
if its just for verification, i guess i can't do anything else but send my drivers license to prove i'm real.
Thats actually the fallacy why a lot of people are scammed through Identification theft. Not all such services require your identification, and despite being registered you shouldn't just send your id to them without marking them in some manner. The company won't tell you they are using your id on different places, the data can also be compromised by a hack,so you should stay away from companies that don't have a good security. if its just for verification, i guess i can't do anything else but send my drivers license to prove i'm real.
never giving your ID would perhaps work good in your country. but if you can not cash out with out it, i don't have any choice.
living in this 3rd world country where they enforce everything will choke us to death.
maybe
Identity theft/fraud is a big thing nowadays.
So just a question - Are you guys comfortable with going on sites and verifying your ID with you and legal proof? I'm personally not, because on the internet anything can happen.
So just a question - Are you guys comfortable with going on sites and verifying your ID with you and legal proof? I'm personally not, because on the internet anything can happen.
Im not comfortable with my ID online, because what if someone hacked their site and they sell my identity in deepweb like others hackers do. Im not feeling safe about their site security because many hackers now have knowledge to hacked a governor site and the governor site is secured by Pro I.T they can break it so how about if this business site..
This is the exact reason why I don't give out my ID. Most of the time they ask for my ID and other papers I make sure to check out what kind of company i am dealing with.
The only exchange that has my ID f.e. is Kraken, if bittrex or c-cex would ask for my ID, i want close my account there.
But you cannot avoid to give your ids if wallet provider ask for it just like our wallet provider here in phils they require us selfie verification and ids back to back so we can use their services and can withdraw thru banks but im confident that its ok since they are government registered, but for other site asking well my big answer with that is totally NO i dont want to get liabilities in the future so better keep out with unknown site asking for identity.
Identity theft/fraud is a big thing nowadays.
So just a question - Are you guys comfortable with going on sites and verifying your ID with you and legal proof? I'm personally not, because on the internet anything can happen.
So just a question - Are you guys comfortable with going on sites and verifying your ID with you and legal proof? I'm personally not, because on the internet anything can happen.
Im not comfortable with my ID online, because what if someone hacked their site and they sell my identity in deepweb like others hackers do. Im not feeling safe about their site security because many hackers now have knowledge to hacked a governor site and the governor site is secured by Pro I.T they can break it so how about if this business site..
This is the exact reason why I don't give out my ID. Most of the time they ask for my ID and other papers I make sure to check out what kind of company i am dealing with.
The only exchange that has my ID f.e. is Kraken, if bittrex or c-cex would ask for my ID, i want close my account there.
Identity theft for men is not a matter of concern if you do not have enough to ose but if you have got enough to lose yes it become a problem . I think there should be a special key for login and not those shits like ID and passswords .
Why is money a concern here ? Its basically your reputation on the line. If a guy uses your ID to do something illegal online and is able to social engineer your email or a service you use and do something illegal, then you are likely going to be held responsible for it. Its not only about losing money. Identity theft/fraud is a big thing nowadays.
So just a question - Are you guys comfortable with going on sites and verifying your ID with you and legal proof? I'm personally not, because on the internet anything can happen.
So just a question - Are you guys comfortable with going on sites and verifying your ID with you and legal proof? I'm personally not, because on the internet anything can happen.
Im not comfortable with my ID online, because what if someone hacked their site and they sell my identity in deepweb like others hackers do. Im not feeling safe about their site security because many hackers now have knowledge to hacked a governor site and the governor site is secured by Pro I.T they can break it so how about if this business site..
i gave my id to one exchange.
it is a company in my country that i know, and i know they have to handle it in our legal way.
I would NEVER give any site my ID, an Selfie, signature, certificate of registration or an birth certificate...
Do you guys know, what they can do whith your data ?
Often the want way too much info. They can take over your identity and destroy your real live.
Easy social hacking when you give them and ID and an Selfie.
also read about an exchange who wants a lot of data and then comes a message somthing like "no exchange available".
You find your data in the deep web
it is a company in my country that i know, and i know they have to handle it in our legal way.
I would NEVER give any site my ID, an Selfie, signature, certificate of registration or an birth certificate...
Do you guys know, what they can do whith your data ?
Often the want way too much info. They can take over your identity and destroy your real live.
Easy social hacking when you give them and ID and an Selfie.
also read about an exchange who wants a lot of data and then comes a message somthing like "no exchange available".
You find your data in the deep web
Selfie is slightly safer. But you need to watermark your documents in a manner that it is difficult for it to be reused, if the documents were leaked.
i gave my id to one exchange.
it is a company in my country that i know, and i know they have to handle it in our legal way.
I would NEVER give any site my ID, an Selfie, signature, certificate of registration or an birth certificate...
Do you guys know, what they can do whith your data ?
Often the want way too much info. They can take over your identity and destroy your real live.
Easy social hacking when you give them and ID and an Selfie.
also read about an exchange who wants a lot of data and then comes a message somthing like "no exchange available".
You find your data in the deep web
it is a company in my country that i know, and i know they have to handle it in our legal way.
I would NEVER give any site my ID, an Selfie, signature, certificate of registration or an birth certificate...
Do you guys know, what they can do whith your data ?
Often the want way too much info. They can take over your identity and destroy your real live.
Easy social hacking when you give them and ID and an Selfie.
also read about an exchange who wants a lot of data and then comes a message somthing like "no exchange available".
You find your data in the deep web
i don't mind sending my ID to a company as long as they don't put it available for everyone else to see.
if its just for verification, i guess i can't do anything else but send my drivers license to prove i'm real.
Thats actually the fallacy why a lot of people are scammed through Identification theft. Not all such services require your identification, and despite being registered you shouldn't just send your id to them without marking them in some manner. The company won't tell you they are using your id on different places, the data can also be compromised by a hack,so you should stay away from companies that don't have a good security. if its just for verification, i guess i can't do anything else but send my drivers license to prove i'm real.
i don't mind sending my ID to a company as long as they don't put it available for everyone else to see.
if its just for verification, i guess i can't do anything else but send my drivers license to prove i'm real.
if its just for verification, i guess i can't do anything else but send my drivers license to prove i'm real.
If the site has a license and is legit like Perfect Money and PayPal, I don't mind to upload my ID proof. Identity theft can be an issue even in the case of bank accounts wherein online bank accounts get hacked and even email IDs. If I need a payment processor/exchange website to sell my bitcoins or store money online, I have to get my account verified then. There's no option.
I agree bit I still have the feeling even when they are legit and have a license for it its pretty risky because if this will leak your details will lay on the streets waiting for big trouble..I also agree with that if i know the site very legit and their company is government registered well i will follow their kyc rules if they required just like our wallet provider today there updating things like having selfie verification and id verify so they can sure that the people using their service is not a fraudster and thats ok to me since they are legal and theirs no doubt to my site giving my legal docs to them.
Unlike any other malicious site that asking for our ids nah i beg to dont give my ids to them im vigilant in that thing and situation so i will not compromise in the future.
But in theory, any site can be hacked, therefore even trusted sites can't be trusted with your id. Maybe they won't take your id and run, but maybe a hacker would.
It depends men, if they budgeting the security features on their site will surely we might get compromise but for the fact that they really require it so we can access some other feature and proving im real user and obliged to give some docs to use there service well i will do upload my docs, as long as they are legit site and registered under the government law,
If their site hack well its their liabilities to fix things up since it is their obligation to protect Their costumer as part of the service they are given to us.
It will depend where are you giving your identity and to whom? For example if you are giving to the reputed exchange then it will be safe enough to consider that it will not be misused. But if you feel its a new exchange/person then obviously it will be a risk to say.
Also why does localbitcoin require the identity?
Also why does localbitcoin require the identity?
Localbitcoins doesn't require Identity, but its the traders on there who sometimes do to be sure the neteller accounts weren't created on a fake ID or fake account names, which sometimes could be set up to charge back or just cause troubles.
It will depend where are you giving your identity and to whom? For example if you are giving to the reputed exchange then it will be safe enough to consider that it will not be misused. But if you feel its a new exchange/person then obviously it will be a risk to say.
Also why does localbitcoin require the identity?
Also why does localbitcoin require the identity?
Some (most usually the ones with the best rates) here in Australia require an ID. I have no idea why, because I only trade using cash in person. They don't need my ID for that, do they?
If the site has a license and is legit like Perfect Money and PayPal, I don't mind to upload my ID proof. Identity theft can be an issue even in the case of bank accounts wherein online bank accounts get hacked and even email IDs. If I need a payment processor/exchange website to sell my bitcoins or store money online, I have to get my account verified then. There's no option.
I agree bit I still have the feeling even when they are legit and have a license for it its pretty risky because if this will leak your details will lay on the streets waiting for big trouble..I also agree with that if i know the site very legit and their company is government registered well i will follow their kyc rules if they required just like our wallet provider today there updating things like having selfie verification and id verify so they can sure that the people using their service is not a fraudster and thats ok to me since they are legal and theirs no doubt to my site giving my legal docs to them.
Unlike any other malicious site that asking for our ids nah i beg to dont give my ids to them im vigilant in that thing and situation so i will not compromise in the future.
But in theory, any site can be hacked, therefore even trusted sites can't be trusted with your id. Maybe they won't take your id and run, but maybe a hacker would.
If the site has a license and is legit like Perfect Money and PayPal, I don't mind to upload my ID proof. Identity theft can be an issue even in the case of bank accounts wherein online bank accounts get hacked and even email IDs. If I need a payment processor/exchange website to sell my bitcoins or store money online, I have to get my account verified then. There's no option.
I agree bit I still have the feeling even when they are legit and have a license for it its pretty risky because if this will leak your details will lay on the streets waiting for big trouble..I also agree with that if i know the site very legit and their company is government registered well i will follow their kyc rules if they required just like our wallet provider today there updating things like having selfie verification and id verify so they can sure that the people using their service is not a fraudster and thats ok to me since they are legal and theirs no doubt to my site giving my legal docs to them.
Unlike any other malicious site that asking for our ids nah i beg to dont give my ids to them im vigilant in that thing and situation so i will not compromise in the future.
It is not good to put your ID on the internet and we are using bitcoin for anonymity but in some reason we have to provide our ID for using some service on the internet like here in my country , we are using a wallet is also offering a cashout from the banks, remittance center and etc . Before we can use that systems we really need to provide a valid ID so the service and the banks or remittance center can verify our identity .
I'm not a big fan of giving my Identity online. But if service with good reputation require to give my ID - I don't think thats a big problem. It's almost impossible to use legal services and at the same time stay anonymous.
As much as possible i won't give any personal documents or ID online especially on today's world. But for trusted sites or company, i don't mind giving especially if it's needed to confirm your identity (still bother me though). One example is on our bitcoin local exchange, you need to take a selfie with your ID to increase the amount of money you can cash out. (i still don't trust anybody)
Identity theft is the most common cases here in our country or maybe in some other countries too. People just need to be careful.
It's still not good to confirm your identity on bitcoin local exchange websites. I've seen many such exchange wesites selling user's identity and one can easily buysell our details for some few bits. I never uploaded my ID anywhere on the internet except with PayPal that's recognized online bank. Identity theft is the most common cases here in our country or maybe in some other countries too. People just need to be careful.
for some websites and services you have to provide your ID. so if there is no alternitive for it, you will have to do so or forget about using this services. if I trust the site and it is well-known company. then there is no problem for me to do so
When it comes to bitcoin, we are here for anonymity, so obviously not a good idea.
But I think we should verify at some places in order to get everything going smoothly, where it is needed at a greater extent.
But I think we should verify at some places in order to get everything going smoothly, where it is needed at a greater extent.
It will depend where are you giving your identity and to whom? For example if you are giving to the reputed exchange then it will be safe enough to consider that it will not be misused. But if you feel its a new exchange/person then obviously it will be a risk to say.
Also why does localbitcoin require the identity?
Also why does localbitcoin require the identity?
No because its identity theft.more people use it in scam so that im not comfotable use my id in online.
Identity theft for men is not a matter of concern if you do not have enough to ose but if you have got enough to lose yes it become a problem . I think there should be a special key for login and not those shits like ID and passswords .
Why is money a concern here ? Its basically your reputation on the line. If a guy uses your ID to do something illegal online and is able to social engineer your email or a service you use and do something illegal, then you are likely going to be held responsible for it. Its not only about losing money. 
Identity theft for men is not a matter of concern if you do not have enough to ose but if you have got enough to lose yes it become a problem . I think there should be a special key for login and not those shits like ID and passswords .
As much as possible i won't give any personal documents or ID online especially on today's world. But for trusted sites or company, i don't mind giving especially if it's needed to confirm your identity (still bother me though). One example is on our bitcoin local exchange, you need to take a selfie with your ID to increase the amount of money you can cash out. (i still don't trust anybody)
Identity theft is the most common cases here in our country or maybe in some other countries too. People just need to be careful.
Identity theft is the most common cases here in our country or maybe in some other countries too. People just need to be careful.
I've never been comfortable with putting documents like that online. Social security number, license ID, passport ID, it all feels very unsafe when putting it online. Unfortunately in today's world nearly all job applications are online so you just have to go with it basically. LifeLock isn't looking so bad now is it lol.
If the site has a license and is legit like Perfect Money and PayPal, I don't mind to upload my ID proof. Identity theft can be an issue even in the case of bank accounts wherein online bank accounts get hacked and even email IDs. If I need a payment processor/exchange website to sell my bitcoins or store money online, I have to get my account verified then. There's no option.
I agree bit I still have the feeling even when they are legit and have a license for it its pretty risky because if this will leak your details will lay on the streets waiting for big trouble.. 
If the site has a license and is legit like Perfect Money and PayPal, I don't mind to upload my ID proof. Identity theft can be an issue even in the case of bank accounts wherein online bank accounts get hacked and even email IDs. If I need a payment processor/exchange website to sell my bitcoins or store money online, I have to get my account verified then. There's no option.
I try not to give away any personal details.
Nobody knows what other people do to you with that information.
Better trust nobody..
Nobody knows what other people do to you with that information.
Better trust nobody..
Oh watermarking. Sure why not. In fact going to full "sego" (steganography) likely would not even be noticed. I like it!
Or maybe do both in case he/she has any photoshop skilz?
EDIT: Here is an explanation for Linux users. Every user should at least know how.
https://www.unixmen.com/steganography-in-ubuntu-hide-your-files-inside-an-image/
Oh watermarking. Sure why not. In fact going to full "sego" (steganography) likely would not even be noticed. I like it!
NO, no I am not.
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But I believe a few exchanges would require your ID's because......
But surely we need to do some research if ...
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Actually here is a great solution suggested by some one on my other thread. https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.15253358 . This way you can prevent your ID to be misused, but it would still compromise your personal information.
NO, no I am not.
One of the reasons bitcoin is superior to other systems is the decoupling of identity and wealth. If you were to break into a typical Amazon account you could steal from that person. You would have their personal information and more importantly their credit card number, exp date and CSV number. That is all an attacker needs. If instead you broke into my Overstock.com account you could see some personal information and what I bought, but that is it. Because I only use bitcoin, there is no information that will allow you to take a Satoshi from me.
As far as I'm concerned the days of putting financial and personal information online are over forever.
But I believe a few exchanges would require your ID's because if they want to operate legally(which I am not sure of how many do), then they will need your ID to ensure there is no case of money laundering. This is actually the same for a lot of other online sites involving money(exchanges/ cards/gambling sites etc). How do you register for them without providing your ID if they block your account ? One of the reasons bitcoin is superior to other systems is the decoupling of identity and wealth. If you were to break into a typical Amazon account you could steal from that person. You would have their personal information and more importantly their credit card number, exp date and CSV number. That is all an attacker needs. If instead you broke into my Overstock.com account you could see some personal information and what I bought, but that is it. Because I only use bitcoin, there is no information that will allow you to take a Satoshi from me.
As far as I'm concerned the days of putting financial and personal information online are over forever.
But surely we need to do some research if that exchanges is legit and registered in government so by that we cam really trust them but if the site that we dont know their credentials and asking for my id? Well big no to that i dont want tp have big problem in the future and better we stay away and lets be more carefull for our self in online world
It is true that I am exposed at an exchange because they must receive and hold fiat until I buy. And there is the paradox of having to give your identity to meet the legal requirements for obtaining *anonymous money. You could go with a shady exchange that does not do AML/KYC. However then you are putting your trust in criminals. I don't have a great solution for this. I try minimizing the time I keep a balance at an exchange. I send fiat, buy coins, then withdraw ASAP. When it comes to purchases I simply would not patronize most businesses that require my identity to buy something. Sometimes I have had to, for example when buying firearms, but most places I have bought from don't care who you are when paying with cash or bitcoin. I mean, they have been paid. What difference does it make who paid?
*I know, I know.
Actually here is a great solution suggested by some one on my other thread. https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.15253358 . This way you can prevent your ID to be misused, but it would still compromise your personal information.
NO, no I am not.
One of the reasons bitcoin is superior to other systems is the decoupling of identity and wealth. If you were to break into a typical Amazon account you could steal from that person. You would have their personal information and more importantly their credit card number, exp date and CSV number. That is all an attacker needs. If instead you broke into my Overstock.com account you could see some personal information and what I bought, but that is it. Because I only use bitcoin, there is no information that will allow you to take a Satoshi from me.
As far as I'm concerned the days of putting financial and personal information online are over forever.
But I believe a few exchanges would require your ID's because if they want to operate legally(which I am not sure of how many do), then they will need your ID to ensure there is no case of money laundering. This is actually the same for a lot of other online sites involving money(exchanges/ cards/gambling sites etc). How do you register for them without providing your ID if they block your account ? One of the reasons bitcoin is superior to other systems is the decoupling of identity and wealth. If you were to break into a typical Amazon account you could steal from that person. You would have their personal information and more importantly their credit card number, exp date and CSV number. That is all an attacker needs. If instead you broke into my Overstock.com account you could see some personal information and what I bought, but that is it. Because I only use bitcoin, there is no information that will allow you to take a Satoshi from me.
As far as I'm concerned the days of putting financial and personal information online are over forever.
But surely we need to do some research if that exchanges is legit and registered in government so by that we cam really trust them but if the site that we dont know their credentials and asking for my id? Well big no to that i dont want tp have big problem in the future and better we stay away and lets be more carefull for our self in online world
It is true that I am exposed at an exchange because they must receive and hold fiat until I buy. And there is the paradox of having to give your identity to meet the legal requirements for obtaining *anonymous money. You could go with a shady exchange that does not do AML/KYC. However then you are putting your trust in criminals. I don't have a great solution for this. I try minimizing the time I keep a balance at an exchange. I send fiat, buy coins, then withdraw ASAP. When it comes to purchases I simply would not patronize most businesses that require my identity to buy something. Sometimes I have had to, for example when buying firearms, but most places I have bought from don't care who you are when paying with cash or bitcoin. I mean, they have been paid. What difference does it make who paid?
*I know, I know.
My small answer is no , what if the site you put identity in was hacked ? The hackers can use your identity for their special purposes , we know how they sell identities on the dark internet . I feel my identity is very special thing and I won't upload it to any site even they give me a lot of money for that .
The most do not like it but we cannot help it, in some country's its also a must because of the governments..
I also do not like it because I think if it will be put in the wrong hands they have all our details.
My small answer is no , what if the site you put identity in was hacked ? The hackers can use your identity for their special purposes , we know how they sell identities on the dark internet . I feel my identity is very special thing and I won't upload it to any site even they give me a lot of money for that .
100% No, I read above that we can put our ids in big companies. Ill say No to them too because these big companies one day will scam you too and take your Ids too. Probably few site came into the market only for this purpose, to get the identities of people who are working in some field, and they invest alot alot for this purpose. At the backend they are probably started by survey companies or may be intelligence companies.
i'm not comfortable to do so but if it necessary i would did it however i was already did it once for verify my account on local exchange because this is the main terms if i want to use my account for withdraw or deposit my money and after that i was never use my personal identity for any sites on internet
But surely we need to do some research if that exchanges is legit and registered in government so by that we cam really trust them but if the site that we dont know their credentials and asking for my id? Well big no to that i dont want tp have big problem in the future and better we stay away and lets be more carefull for our self in online world
I would never upload my ID on internet, if the site got hacked then your ID including the others are going to spread to dark net 
Unless, they keep the IDs at a cold storage, maybe put their HardDrive inside a safe, then and maybe I will upload my ID
and make sure they are legit services that actually requires ID by their government, If the government are not asking for it, No way Im gonna give my ID to the service
Unless, they keep the IDs at a cold storage, maybe put their HardDrive inside a safe, then and maybe I will upload my ID
and make sure they are legit services that actually requires ID by their government, If the government are not asking for it, No way Im gonna give my ID to the service
actually no , especially to those website that is very popular or not actually known by the other people and it is very risky and uncomfortable to share your identity online because they will who you are and where you are living .
NO, no I am not.
One of the reasons bitcoin is superior to other systems is the decoupling of identity and wealth. If you were to break into a typical Amazon account you could steal from that person. You would have their personal information and more importantly their credit card number, exp date and CSV number. That is all an attacker needs. If instead you broke into my Overstock.com account you could see some personal information and what I bought, but that is it. Because I only use bitcoin, there is no information that will allow you to take a Satoshi from me.
As far as I'm concerned the days of putting financial and personal information online are over forever.
But I believe a few exchanges would require your ID's because if they want to operate legally(which I am not sure of how many do), then they will need your ID to ensure there is no case of money laundering. This is actually the same for a lot of other online sites involving money(exchanges/ cards/gambling sites etc). How do you register for them without providing your ID if they block your account ? One of the reasons bitcoin is superior to other systems is the decoupling of identity and wealth. If you were to break into a typical Amazon account you could steal from that person. You would have their personal information and more importantly their credit card number, exp date and CSV number. That is all an attacker needs. If instead you broke into my Overstock.com account you could see some personal information and what I bought, but that is it. Because I only use bitcoin, there is no information that will allow you to take a Satoshi from me.
As far as I'm concerned the days of putting financial and personal information online are over forever.
But surely we need to do some research if that exchanges is legit and registered in government so by that we cam really trust them but if the site that we dont know their credentials and asking for my id? Well big no to that i dont want tp have big problem in the future and better we stay away and lets be more carefull for our self in online world
Wouldn't advice you to, but unavoidable it seems
NO, no I am not.
One of the reasons bitcoin is superior to other systems is the decoupling of identity and wealth. If you were to break into a typical Amazon account you could steal from that person. You would have their personal information and more importantly their credit card number, exp date and CSV number. That is all an attacker needs. If instead you broke into my Overstock.com account you could see some personal information and what I bought, but that is it. Because I only use bitcoin, there is no information that will allow you to take a Satoshi from me.
As far as I'm concerned the days of putting financial and personal information online are over forever.
But I believe a few exchanges would require your ID's because if they want to operate legally(which I am not sure of how many do), then they will need your ID to ensure there is no case of money laundering. This is actually the same for a lot of other online sites involving money(exchanges/ cards/gambling sites etc). How do you register for them without providing your ID if they block your account ? One of the reasons bitcoin is superior to other systems is the decoupling of identity and wealth. If you were to break into a typical Amazon account you could steal from that person. You would have their personal information and more importantly their credit card number, exp date and CSV number. That is all an attacker needs. If instead you broke into my Overstock.com account you could see some personal information and what I bought, but that is it. Because I only use bitcoin, there is no information that will allow you to take a Satoshi from me.
As far as I'm concerned the days of putting financial and personal information online are over forever.
I would add that our identities are not really the issue. Few attackers want our identities. They want our money!
Obtaining an identity is just a step in stealing money. If you use bitcoin then stealing your identity will not help the attacker get your coins.*
*well, ok maybe it is part of a sophisticated fishing attack or something. Never say never in the hacking community.
Obtaining an identity is just a step in stealing money. If you use bitcoin then stealing your identity will not help the attacker get your coins.*
*well, ok maybe it is part of a sophisticated fishing attack or something. Never say never in the hacking community.
It is really uncomfortable to share personal information online. It is because Identity theft/fraud as OP have mentioned is a big thing nowadays. That's why we must be really careful in choosing the websites where we will give a copy of our ID or any other important document of ours.
Identity theft/fraud is a big thing nowadays.
So just a question - Are you guys comfortable with going on sites and verifying your ID with you and legal proof? I'm personally not, because on the internet anything can happen.
So just a question - Are you guys comfortable with going on sites and verifying your ID with you and legal proof? I'm personally not, because on the internet anything can happen.
Before bitcoin, I didn`t put my phone number and my real name on many places. With btc and different wallets, services, casinos.. I started to feel comfortable to do this kind of things. Of course before I do that, I try to inform my self as much as possible about site where I plan to verify with some legal proof. This forum is good for that, I can even say the best in that matter. Simply search about some service, and checking what other people think about that, their experience means a lot to me. Especially if people who comment have a good trust rating.
After that I think again is it good for me to do something like that. This kind of preparation is also good before depositing money on some site.
NO, no I am not.
One of the reasons bitcoin is superior to other systems is the decoupling of identity and wealth. If you were to break into a typical Amazon account you could steal from that person. You would have their personal information and more importantly their credit card number, exp date and CSV number. That is all an attacker needs. If instead you broke into my Overstock.com account you could see some personal information and what I bought, but that is it. Because I only use bitcoin, there is no information that will allow you to take a Satoshi from me.
As far as I'm concerned the days of putting financial and personal information online are over forever.
One of the reasons bitcoin is superior to other systems is the decoupling of identity and wealth. If you were to break into a typical Amazon account you could steal from that person. You would have their personal information and more importantly their credit card number, exp date and CSV number. That is all an attacker needs. If instead you broke into my Overstock.com account you could see some personal information and what I bought, but that is it. Because I only use bitcoin, there is no information that will allow you to take a Satoshi from me.
As far as I'm concerned the days of putting financial and personal information online are over forever.
I will only submit my ID if the website we are talking about is reputable and they are contactable and comply with KYC and AML laws.. They have to be responsible for our personal data.
It really depends on a website. If we re talking about some large exchange with known owners, following AML and having millions of users, I m probably more comfortable then sending data to you local online beting website run from some garage.
Do not forget, anonymity s one of the traits which hurts BTC the most. It attracts scammers and ponzi operators and scares away real investors and large venture investments. Why? Cause 90% of people who seek anonymity, do that cause they deal with something illegal.
That is true if its a really big party that is trusted by a lot of people, I already think its okay and will do this but if its a small company with some reviews, I do not feel comfortable to really do it because I think they will finally give it to someone else or something.. Do not forget, anonymity s one of the traits which hurts BTC the most. It attracts scammers and ponzi operators and scares away real investors and large venture investments. Why? Cause 90% of people who seek anonymity, do that cause they deal with something illegal.
It really depends on a website. If we re talking about some large exchange with known owners, following AML and having millions of users, I m probably more comfortable then sending data to you local online beting website run from some garage.
Do not forget, anonymity s one of the traits which hurts BTC the most. It attracts scammers and ponzi operators and scares away real investors and large venture investments. Why? Cause 90% of people who seek anonymity, do that cause they deal with something illegal.
Do not forget, anonymity s one of the traits which hurts BTC the most. It attracts scammers and ponzi operators and scares away real investors and large venture investments. Why? Cause 90% of people who seek anonymity, do that cause they deal with something illegal.
I really wish I could, but I refuse to. Identity theft is a huge problem nowadays as you say, and no site is safe from being hacked, because there are only three types of sites: One that's been hacked and admits it, and one that's been hacked and doesn't admit it, and one that's been hacked and doesn't notice it.
Identity theft/fraud is a big thing nowadays.
So just a question - Are you guys comfortable with going on sites and verifying your ID with you and legal proof? I'm personally not, because on the internet anything can happen.
So just a question - Are you guys comfortable with going on sites and verifying your ID with you and legal proof? I'm personally not, because on the internet anything can happen.
It is true that nobody wants to put his ID online for any thing that is the main reason Bitcoin is booming and that too in gambling and similar fields. As their are so many frauds going with the duplicating the ID details given on sites and even some more details are get forged. So it is not recommended to use id online and for that Bitcoin use is very good.
I can't put my id information or real identity online its risky and they can use it to earn more money.. Some hackers they are using it as referral or signup purposes to earn by referal sign ups or using it to hide their real identity.. so better to stay away or don't share it unless you are sharing your identity in well known and trusted website like paypal..
but i have submitted my id in various sites or exchanges...they say my documents are completely safe..i never thought about that..i think they are trustable in that sense
I am comfortable with a few sites, but I am not at all comfortable putting uploading or giving my ID to anyone to any of the bitcoin sites. Don't feel comfortable sending it to even gambling sites. I am also a trader on localbitcoins, and see people send me fake ID's of some other guy, and clearly these are cases of identity theft.
Identity theft/fraud is a big thing nowadays.
So just a question - Are you guys comfortable with going on sites and verifying your ID with you and legal proof? I'm personally not, because on the internet anything can happen.
So just a question - Are you guys comfortable with going on sites and verifying your ID with you and legal proof? I'm personally not, because on the internet anything can happen.
Obviously No, i dont want to put my legal dox on any sites or in social medias i dont wamt to get compromise by identity thiefs and many bad possibilities will happen if we let our dox in public so we need to be vigilant more and get extra more carefull cyber world is most dangerous rather than in real life.
I have given my id for verification only to payment processors like neteller and skrill. Lately also to xbtce as they don't even allow to withdraw even 1$ without verification. Other than xbtce i am sure they will not give my id to others as they have lots of ids in their database. I don't find problem giving my id to reputed service provider and payment processor if it is required.
Thanks to put up a nice question.I am too concerned about the same thing though.However there are many people who puts up their ID as they have no option left and has to get things done.Personally I am not comfortable with putting ID online but I had putted my ID online in some sites which are reputed.
Using fake ID is not cool .If you are caught then they may close your account and you may not be further able to use up their services.
I'm also not liking this but sometimes there is no way to do this without a id so I still do it sometimes I even used a fake id to make a transactions because I do not like it, never of course scammed or something just for my security!
Using fake ID is not cool .If you are caught then they may close your account and you may not be further able to use up their services.
I also do not like it when I have to do this and a fake ID is not the answer too it also, I think for some its legit and logical but for other services I just find it not acceptable.
Its how you look at it, your details can land on the streets,,,
Thanks to put up a nice question.I am too concerned about the same thing though.However there are many people who puts up their ID as they have no option left and has to get things done.Personally I am not comfortable with putting ID online but I had putted my ID online in some sites which are reputed.
Using fake ID is not cool .If you are caught then they may close your account and you may not be further able to use up their services.
I'm also not liking this but sometimes there is no way to do this without a id so I still do it sometimes I even used a fake id to make a transactions because I do not like it, never of course scammed or something just for my security!
Using fake ID is not cool .If you are caught then they may close your account and you may not be further able to use up their services.
Sometimes companies ask for proof of identity or they won't deal with you. It depends really on what service is asking for all the information. Sometimes companies are required by government to ask all this information. So when we talk about electricity, water, television, rent of house and health insurance I don't see the problem to provide mine ID. Other services you have always ask yourself the question is it really needed to provide all this info. Besides all companies could be possible victim of hackers.
I'm also not liking this but sometimes there is no way to do this without a id so I still do it sometimes I even used a fake id to make a transactions because I do not like it, never of course scammed or something just for my security!
I do not like it at all, its a sort of privacy that is falling away in my eyes and I think its also not worth it to be honest.
If it gets hacked or something they have all my details, its not comfortable if you are asking me..
If it gets hacked or something they have all my details, its not comfortable if you are asking me..
Honestly its risky to share and use your real identity in online because many news are hacking your bank accounts and sometimes i heard that someone are arrested by using bitcoin.. its better to dont share unless you are using paypal to verified it.
If you do not share your information, you cannot buy bitcoins easily. Without ID, you can buy bitcoins -- but at a premium, such as using the service of Virwox. ~20-25% premium.
Honestly its risky to share and use your real identity in online because many news are hacking your bank accounts and sometimes i heard that someone are arrested by using bitcoin.. its better to dont share unless you are using paypal to verified it.
At least 3 exchanges have my selfies and address/bills. That sucks. It's a silly move, when i think back. However.
The least I could do is to watermark all those photos aggressively. If one day my info were leaked, scammers can't use it as much as they wished they could.
The least I could do is to watermark all those photos aggressively. If one day my info were leaked, scammers can't use it as much as they wished they could.
I really do not care but its sometimes a bit weird for me because I do not always like it, you never know what is happening with it of course.
I also do not feel comfortable, I give up buying bitcoin using paypal because they asked me many documents.
This site https://localbitcoins.com when I bought bitcoin asked me selfie, photo of my ID and screenshot of my paypal account and sent me to write a handwritten document which I signed. I never understood why you need all this, then I buy bitcoin using Payza and give up buying bitcoin using paypal.
This site https://localbitcoins.com when I bought bitcoin asked me selfie, photo of my ID and screenshot of my paypal account and sent me to write a handwritten document which I signed. I never understood why you need all this, then I buy bitcoin using Payza and give up buying bitcoin using paypal.
Identity theft/fraud is a big thing nowadays.
So just a question - Are you guys comfortable with going on sites and verifying your ID with you and legal proof? I'm personally not, because on the internet anything can happen.
So just a question - Are you guys comfortable with going on sites and verifying your ID with you and legal proof? I'm personally not, because on the internet anything can happen.
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