Ok, so im going to Lock this. Seeing as it's just fuelling the 'trolling' stories and whatnot.
OP, pm me if you want it unlocked.
Topic: My account Mt Gox got hacked and I lost 177 BTC, I have decided to call the cops (Read 3654 times)
June 16, 2011, 08:12:12 AM
June 16, 2011, 08:07:21 AM
Have there been many other Rip offs this way? If people are stealing coins, those places are probably the easiest to steal them from wouldn't they be?
But seriously, Poster what did Mt Gox say when you contacted them??
But seriously, Poster what did Mt Gox say when you contacted them??
June 16, 2011, 07:54:01 AM
This is probably a troll, otherwise the OP would have responded already to some of the messages.
June 16, 2011, 01:53:54 AM
it sucks that you got hacked, but calling the cops isn't the right thing to do.
June 16, 2011, 12:03:32 AM
Wasn't one of the central benefits of BTC that it was untouchable by highly organized mobs (ie: gov'ts)? That means that it is every individuals responsibility to take the time and steps necessary to secure their accounts. Two weeks ago I knew next to nothing about BTCs, encryption, anonymousy online, etc. But with a bit of time spend learning you can save yourself major headaches down the road.
Put simply, the pain of the loss of your BTCs is a hard lesson; with any luck it will teach you (and others) not to make the same mistakes next time.
Put simply, the pain of the loss of your BTCs is a hard lesson; with any luck it will teach you (and others) not to make the same mistakes next time.
I could not of stated it better myself!
June 15, 2011, 11:56:00 PM
Wasn't one of the central benefits of BTC that it was untouchable by highly organized mobs (ie: gov'ts)? That means that it is every individuals responsibility to take the time and steps necessary to secure their accounts. Two weeks ago I knew next to nothing about BTCs, encryption, anonymousy online, etc. But with a bit of time spend learning you can save yourself major headaches down the road.
Put simply, the pain of the loss of your BTCs is a hard lesson; with any luck it will teach you (and others) not to make the same mistakes next time.
Put simply, the pain of the loss of your BTCs is a hard lesson; with any luck it will teach you (and others) not to make the same mistakes next time.
June 15, 2011, 10:45:23 PM
Yeahman. If you actually got ripped off, my heart goes out to you... But there's nothing the cops can do, to be honest.
June 15, 2011, 10:14:01 PM
gabrielle: My bitcoins have been hacked!
Cops: What? Leave now before you're arrested for making things up.
Cops: What? Leave now before you're arrested for making things up.
June 15, 2011, 10:09:30 PM
While I hope this is a troll post - in the event it is not and you are emotional and not prioritizing making complete sense online (which is why people think you are a troll). I doubt you will get your $ back, I doubt the police will care, having said that, getting jacked sucks and I'm sorry to hear/read that.
+1.Hope this is a troll, because if not, that's a lot of cash you just lost to a bad password. My condolences.
June 15, 2011, 10:05:59 PM
While I hope this is a troll post - in the event it is not and you are emotional and not prioritizing making complete sense online (which is why people think you are a troll). I doubt you will get your $ back, I doubt the police will care, having said that, getting jacked sucks and I'm sorry to hear/read that.
June 15, 2011, 10:01:47 PM
The cops... I lost my stash, I think my neighbor snookered me. "Alright, Sir, what did your stash consist of?" "Non-taxable loot." "Hmmmm. Perhaps you should come with me."
lol
June 15, 2011, 09:54:28 PM
You fail to understand the amazing power of this tor-like network which keeps you anonymous.
June 15, 2011, 09:10:04 PM
Negative?
Not likely. That means they're worth stealing!
Not likely. That means they're worth stealing!
June 15, 2011, 09:07:19 PM
Yesterday a guy supposedly got his wallet ripped off to the tune of 25,000 bitcoins, and now today there are reports of mt.gox hackings.... it's only one of two things - trolls, or this is the start of a negative trend...
June 15, 2011, 09:07:00 PM
How did they get into your account? Was your password strong?
Also the police won't do anything, never mind if they can or not, they're not going to bother.
Also the police won't do anything, never mind if they can or not, they're not going to bother.
June 15, 2011, 09:05:42 PM
I don't think the police could help you at all. I suggest you to contact Mtgox but most likely your coins are long gone.
June 15, 2011, 09:04:41 PM
Yes, more than likely its not going to work. Unless a super hacker comes in and starts following this other hackers trail. Even then though it'd be more like pattern watching as their probably isn't anything useful on your pc, but a pattern in his attacks.
June 15, 2011, 09:02:39 PM
I donno, there should be a transaction trail. the police might actually be able to track them down.
You do realise how bitcoin works....
Durr... BTC, I read that as dollars for a sec.
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Stupid mistake, my brain went on a vacation. Dollars could be tracked out of the Mt. Gox account, but bitcoins.... yeah, not so much.
June 15, 2011, 08:50:46 PM
"And where is this Mount Gox located at Ms. Gabrielle? We don't have a Mount Gox in this state."
Second question: "What the fuck is bitcoin?"
Then finally, "all right we will file a report on your case and get back to you if anything turns up..."
*goes back to munching donuts*
Second question: "What the fuck is bitcoin?"
Then finally, "all right we will file a report on your case and get back to you if anything turns up..."
*goes back to munching donuts*
June 15, 2011, 08:48:14 PM
I donno, there should be a transaction trail. the police might actually be able to track them down.
You do realise how bitcoin works....
Durr... BTC, I read that as dollars for a sec.
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