What do bitcoin ATMs do with your phone number? - page 2.

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Quote from: yat97 on June 07, 2021, 11:26:01 PM

Are they legally required to ask for your number or do they want it for themselves?

There are too many brands of Bitcoin ATM Machines out there and each of them has different policies and it depends on where they are located at. I think not all of them are required to have a phone number or even ID verification. They required a phone because of the SMS verification and I think there's no way to bypass that. Not unless if you're using a third-party person to get a code upon your purchasing.

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Are there any free online numbers that will work?

I don't know this but I saw somewhere else that he can do a bunch of SMS verifications in a different country but I don't know if that service is safe.
My advice is, buy a cheap phone that has a Simcard for that purpose.

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Quote from: yat97 on June 07, 2021, 11:26:01 PM

Are they legally required to ask for your number or do they want it for themselves?

From what I know the phone number is used for communication, for example to tell when you can withdraw your money.
From what I've read, you may receive a code on your phone number and you'll use that code to do the withdrawal.
Of course, they may use it also for tracking you for tax purpose, especially in the case of large amounts (in one or more transactions over the year), but usually it's not the case (then they ask more extensive KYC info)

Quote from: yat97 on June 07, 2021, 11:26:01 PM

Are there any free online numbers that will work?

I don't know, but I wouldn't advise; you don't know who else may be able to get his hands on your money.

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I haven't used one but I think it's part of verification that will be sent to you and to confirm as the buyer. If they're asking it for your number, it's better to contact the owner of that Bitcoin ATM and ask them why they're requiring you with that.

Quote from: yat97 on June 07, 2021, 11:26:01 PM

Are there any free online numbers that will work?

There are many online but usually they're crowded with usage so you'll find it hard to use one if it's going to send a verification on that number. I think using your phone number with transactions are fine if it's sending you TXID for that Bitcoin ATM.

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You are legally required to give your actual information when performing AML/KYC. I believe when you submit these things you even have to check a box saying you declare it all to be truthful information. Give a fake phone number at your own risk.

If you don't want to do all these things why not buy online where kyc isn't required?

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Are they legally required to ask for your number or do they want it for themselves?

Are there any free online numbers that will work?

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