My experience: https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/mdunaway70gmailcom-126938
In the end I trusted my gut and refused to send anything but a refund.
Topic: Be very careful accepting bank transfers as method of payment (Australia) (Read 1042 times)
December 16, 2012, 10:08:54 AM
December 15, 2012, 06:41:52 PM
This isn't a uniquely Australian problem. Bank transfers are risky everywhere, especially if you don't impose a "clearing" period of at least a couple of days.
It might be helpful if you posted how you got burnt and by whom and also which bank was involved.
It might be helpful if you posted how you got burnt and by whom and also which bank was involved.
December 15, 2012, 12:40:21 PM
The hackers are trying to launder peoples money by buying bitcoins at a premium. I was targeted via localbitcoins.com I encourage everyone to stop accepting EFT and stick to cash. See this article: http://www.bankrate.com/financing/banking/banks-vs-cybercriminals/
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