Obviously I am a bit late in this post, but as I have over 2000 trades on LBC and turned over more $$$ than I would like to admit, I thought my feedback may help some people. Be aware that I am a trader and just buy at wholesale (When I can get it) and mark up a little and on sell. Generally I buy from mini 1st time sellers up some serious game players. The fight for me is just getting enough ongoing stock for my customer base. Really doesnt matter what quanity I get, normally I am out within minutes to a few hrs, that is not to say we do not go through some dull patches.
Either way, the issue isnt getting scammed a few $100 to a Few $1000. That is peanuts. The issue is Banks having zero tollerence for LBC in general (at least for Australia). A bank will shut down your account for even taking a few $100's from a Pilshed bank account. and that will cost you $100,000's of long term income ESPECIALLY CBA as they are king (and yes I lost that one, Fucking ouch)
Scammers dont stop, they still try with me every now and then, now I am concrete solid, follow my terms or hit the road. Big question is why would they still try on me when there are newbee's everywhere.
BIG THING, issue is not someone scamming you for the coins. Issue is taking the payment from a stolen bank account. BOTTOM LINE. NEVER NEVER EVER GIVE YOUR BANK ACCOUNT TO ANYONE WITHOUT CHECKING THEM OUT. They will send you cash no matter what your terms are and play dumb.
Hope someone gets something from my info.
AND if there are any out of work bikies out there. I am happy to pay $2000 to $5000 from some of my past scammers (Before I wised up) to find them, stick a bottle up their ass and smash it. Dont care if they took $100 from me, same reward.
Anyway here is my Bible, hope it protects someone. If anyone cares, this is me...
https://localbitcoins.com/accounts/profile/greenglobal/FRAUDSTERS READ THIS, PEOPLE WANTING TO AVOID FRAUDSTERS READ THIS.
This is warning for sellers, if you are a buyer, then you are already protected by Escrow, Just mark paid when done and before timeout and you have nothing to worry about.
All Fraudsters/ Sellers should know the following
1. I am aware that people try and pay sellers with stolen Bank/ PayPal Accounts obtained by Pilshing. Banks will generally shutdown stolen bank accounts within 24 to 48 hrs. I will never give out my banking details until you provide ALL OF THE ABOVE ID REQUIREMENTS ABOVE). New traders will never get their coins released until funds have been cleared in my account (24 to 48 hrs Max).
2. Online transfers from CBA is the safest because the user must have a SMS/txt from CBA/Netbank with a security code to complete the transfer. HOWEVER, I am aware that Fraudsters also PORT the victim's mobile number so they also have control of the txt, meaning they have access to the online banking and the mobile and have full control of sending the funds. They can also break into the victim’s house and Steal their phone too. Saying this, CBA is still the safest option as ALL OTHER BANKS SECURITY IS USELESS. Any Pilshed account means they can immediately send funds out to a bitcoin seller. DO NOT EVER IMMEDIATELY GIVE YOUR BANK DETAILS TO ANYONE UNTIL 100% SATISFIED THAT THE BUYER IS REAL!!!
3. Bitcoin trading is not tolerated by any bank. If you get a payment from any Pilshed account, The bank will shut your account down and ban you from ever opening another (Even a Pty Ltd if you are the signature behind it). I have lost CBA, NAB and Suncorp for this reason. Even for a $200 payment. This = $100,000's is lost trade. Don’t trust anyone except MAYBE Pro Traders with 500 plus trades. (We have to much invested in BTC to scam anyone)
4. I am aware that Fraudsters are Experts of Photoshop and supply doctored Proof of payments. I am an expert Photoshop too and know exactly what to look for. Proof of payment means nothing without money in the bank. If accepting CBA/NETBANK, get the buyer to add your email to the "3rd party Notification" in the app/ online sending. That way you get notification from the bank themselves and not the buyer. BUT be aware, you only see the last few numbers of your account on the email so also is not without fault.
5. I am aware that Fraudsters are Experts of Photoshop and supply doctored Proof of ID and Address. I am a expert Photoshop too and know exactly what to look for. Always inspect all documents supplied in highest magnification.
6. I am aware that if it comes to a dispute between a seller and a Fraud Buyer, It is only your word vs his. A fraudster has nothing better to do than give stories to LBC admin and try and get a payday after LBC admin Mediation (Maybe even a 50% share. Just because the seller is right, don’t assume you can win. They can Photoshop whatever is needed and say that you Photoshop yours docs. Make it hard from them at the start and they will leave you alone. THEY ARE EVERYWHERE IN LBC.
7. More to come, Fraudsters, Piss off. There is nothing for you here.