I've no doubt the robber's arm got extremely sore waiting for the theft transaction to confirm. lol
So people get robbed at gunpoint for fiat all the time...what's so special about this particular instance? That it was bitcoin that was taken? That leaves me with an enormous MEH. This is like people who get jacked for fake Craigslist stuff. Don't see it as news, really.
Topic: Man Robbed at Gunpoint for $1,100 Worth of Bitcoins in Brooklyn - page 3. (Read 2051 times)
Some people are beyond stupid. When dealing with craigslist, ALWAYS deal at a police station fucking DUH!
If you're going to sell bitcoins, at least do so in a crowed area with surveillance, like a coffee shop or something, damn.
If you're going to sell bitcoins, at least do so in a crowed area with surveillance, like a coffee shop or something, damn.
There are actually spots around the USA with the sign "Safe Craigslist Trade Area" with 24/7 Audio/Video Surveillance. It all comes down to the person's knowledge, I guess. That's the right word.
and yet they get robbed again!
the New York robbery was so funny too. the thief asked the seller to come with him to the dark alley where the car is parked so they can do the trade there (probably told him i've got candy in my van)
Some people are beyond stupid. When dealing with craigslist, ALWAYS deal at a police station fucking DUH!
If you're going to sell bitcoins, at least do so in a crowed area with surveillance, like a coffee shop or something, damn.
If you're going to sell bitcoins, at least do so in a crowed area with surveillance, like a coffee shop or something, damn.
There are actually spots around the USA with the sign "Safe Craigslist Trade Area" with 24/7 Audio/Video Surveillance. It all comes down to the person's knowledge, I guess. That's the right word.
Well while this case could have been avoided others might not be. I think we will see increasing physical bitcoin crimes take place because its a lot easier to threaten someone for money than it is to hack them.
That is why I do not trust meetups, especially when people have armed weapons.
Yup, these are what buyers/sellers should look out for to prevent such incidents from happening.
That was indeed a hard lesson to learn (quite a terrifying one too), and hopefully people will be more aware from now on.. 
If you're going to sell bitcoins, at least do so in a crowed area with surveillance, like a coffee shop or something.
Yup, these are what buyers/sellers should look out for to prevent such incidents from happening.
That was indeed a hard lesson to learn (quite a terrifying one too), and hopefully people will be more aware from now on.. 
Some people are beyond stupid. When dealing with craigslist, ALWAYS deal at a police station fucking DUH!
If you're going to sell bitcoins, at least do so in a crowed area with surveillance, like a coffee shop or something, damn.
If you're going to sell bitcoins, at least do so in a crowed area with surveillance, like a coffee shop or something, damn.
There are actually spots around the USA with the sign "Safe Craigslist Trade Area" with 24/7 Audio/Video Surveillance. It all comes down to the person's knowledge, I guess. That's the right word.
Some people are beyond stupid. When dealing with craigslist, ALWAYS deal at a police station fucking DUH!
If you're going to sell bitcoins, at least do so in a crowed area with surveillance, like a coffee shop or something, damn.
If you're going to sell bitcoins, at least do so in a crowed area with surveillance, like a coffee shop or something, damn.
It's actually more risking then if he robbed cash, since now he has a chance to make a mistake having the trail on the blockchain and the cops can catch him. To me this is a stupid robber to risk 10 years in jail for such little amount of currency!
While digital currencies are slowly making themselves known to the world starting with Bitcoin followed by Ethereum, carrying digital currencies with you pose the same threat as having traditional fiat. Such is the case of a 28-year-old New Yorker who fell victim to a Bitcoin theft.
According to a report, the victim was to meet with a Bitcoin seller whom he contacted through Craigslist in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. Upon meeting the “seller”, a gun was pointed at him and the “seller” demanded $1,100 worth of Bitcoin to be transferred to his Bitcoin wallet.
The case is still under investigation as there wasn’t any CCTV footage of the crime.
Bitcoin thefts as early as 2015
This is not the first case of Bitcoin theft. Even as early as January 2015, there were already some cases of Bitcoin holdups such as the case of Dean Katz who also was a victim of a similar case. He was also supposed to meet a Bitcoin seller and ended up being robbed of his Bitcoins.
Increasing Bitcoin-related crimes
With the rise of the Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, various criminals both online and offline have already appeared to take advantage of the new digital currencies.
It’s not just holduppers and thieves that are taking Bitcoins away from people on the streets, but similar activities are being carried out by hackers and cybercriminals as well. On August 2016, there was massive case of a Bitcoin hacking wherein a hacker used phone numbers of random people in order to steal Bitcoins from the market as reported on Forbes. Such cases alerted the cryptocurrency platforms to boost up their security.
What’s behind all these?
Just this year, Bitcoin, along with other well known cryptocurrencies, have been rising to their all time highs. In line with this, more and more people are taking interest in Bitcoin and so are the crime related to cryptocurrencies.
In light of these cases, the best way to prevent any theft would be to be very cautious with your personal information as well as being vigilant when conducting transactions that involve the exchange of money and currencies with similar value.
https://cointelegraph.com/news/man-robbed-at-gunpoint-for-1100-worth-of-bitcoins-in-brooklyn
According to a report, the victim was to meet with a Bitcoin seller whom he contacted through Craigslist in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. Upon meeting the “seller”, a gun was pointed at him and the “seller” demanded $1,100 worth of Bitcoin to be transferred to his Bitcoin wallet.
The case is still under investigation as there wasn’t any CCTV footage of the crime.
Bitcoin thefts as early as 2015
This is not the first case of Bitcoin theft. Even as early as January 2015, there were already some cases of Bitcoin holdups such as the case of Dean Katz who also was a victim of a similar case. He was also supposed to meet a Bitcoin seller and ended up being robbed of his Bitcoins.
Increasing Bitcoin-related crimes
With the rise of the Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, various criminals both online and offline have already appeared to take advantage of the new digital currencies.
It’s not just holduppers and thieves that are taking Bitcoins away from people on the streets, but similar activities are being carried out by hackers and cybercriminals as well. On August 2016, there was massive case of a Bitcoin hacking wherein a hacker used phone numbers of random people in order to steal Bitcoins from the market as reported on Forbes. Such cases alerted the cryptocurrency platforms to boost up their security.
What’s behind all these?
Just this year, Bitcoin, along with other well known cryptocurrencies, have been rising to their all time highs. In line with this, more and more people are taking interest in Bitcoin and so are the crime related to cryptocurrencies.
In light of these cases, the best way to prevent any theft would be to be very cautious with your personal information as well as being vigilant when conducting transactions that involve the exchange of money and currencies with similar value.
https://cointelegraph.com/news/man-robbed-at-gunpoint-for-1100-worth-of-bitcoins-in-brooklyn
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