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Discussion => Silk Road discussion => Topic started by: RXMAN on October 02, 2013, 03:41 pm

Title: FAKE SEIZURE, HOAX/HACK CONFIRMATED
Post by: RXMAN on October 02, 2013, 03:41 pm
Just called and got some information, this is not anything the US Government is doing, when i read the seizure notice they critiqued the US Legal Code, 18 983 J is for protective order of intellectual rights seizure, not 18 us 982 which is for criminal seizure.

after looking at the image closer too it appears they stole part of the logo from the bitcoin exchange seizure notice

http://forexmagnates.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/lr-website1.png
Title: Re: FAKE SEIZURE, HOAX/HACK CONFIRMATED
Post by: ILikeYou on October 02, 2013, 03:46 pm
Authorities just arrested Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht in San Francisco and seized 26,000 Bitcoins.
Title: Re: FAKE SEIZURE, HOAX/HACK CONFIRMATED
Post by: Fah-Q on October 02, 2013, 04:42 pm
I find it questionable myself. It has silk road logo watermark in the middle. I don't thing the US government would do that.
Title: Re: FAKE SEIZURE, HOAX/HACK CONFIRMATED
Post by: TechKnow on October 02, 2013, 04:42 pm
Has anyone noticed that the source code for the new home page shows the SEIZED image has a file name of 1.jpg? That seems kinda hacky if you ask me
Title: Re: FAKE SEIZURE, HOAX/HACK CONFIRMATED
Post by: railroadbill on October 02, 2013, 04:50 pm
Unless reuters and the rest of the media are all doing a prank i dont think this is a hoax.
Title: Re: FAKE SEIZURE, HOAX/HACK CONFIRMATED
Post by: Leech on October 02, 2013, 04:59 pm
The watermark plus the file name, seems like a gray hatter.
Title: Re: FAKE SEIZURE, HOAX/HACK CONFIRMATED
Post by: TechKnow on October 02, 2013, 05:02 pm
Ulbricht could just be a patsy?
Title: Re: FAKE SEIZURE, HOAX/HACK CONFIRMATED
Post by: TechKnow on October 02, 2013, 05:08 pm
I keep getting the logo for SR at the top left as an error page for the forums? Anyone else getting that when you hit refresh on a page?
Title: Re: FAKE SEIZURE, HOAX/HACK CONFIRMATED
Post by: cowpie34 on October 02, 2013, 05:09 pm
THIS IS NOT A HOAX OR HACK IS IT???  IT'S IN THE NEWS!!!!
Title: Re: FAKE SEIZURE, HOAX/HACK CONFIRMATED
Post by: Fah-Q on October 02, 2013, 05:11 pm
This is a fucking HOAX. I could not find any arrest record or mugshots on Ross William Ulbricht. SR is so big that if he did get arrested it would make national news. I won't believe it till I see it on the news. I call it a FAKE ! HOAX !!!
Title: Re: FAKE SEIZURE, HOAX/HACK CONFIRMATED
Post by: string4cheese on October 02, 2013, 05:12 pm
Business insider has it posted.
Title: Re: FAKE SEIZURE, HOAX/HACK CONFIRMATED
Post by: CannabisCrusader on October 02, 2013, 05:15 pm
I wish and hope it's a hoax, but they have his name, how would they come to ulbricht and say it was him if it's all a hoax? They wouldn't be able to name anyone.
Title: Re: FAKE SEIZURE, HOAX/HACK CONFIRMATED
Post by: Fah-Q on October 02, 2013, 05:19 pm
I mean a credible news site like CNN, ABC, NBC or CBS.
Title: Re: FAKE SEIZURE, HOAX/HACK CONFIRMATED
Post by: Clyde on October 02, 2013, 05:20 pm
It's not a hoax and is sadly real. The image might probably be the failswitch DPR had set up (at least I would have assumed he did) and activated once he got caught.
Title: Re: FAKE SEIZURE, HOAX/HACK CONFIRMATED
Post by: LSD Avengers Spokesperson on October 02, 2013, 05:22 pm
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-24373759

it's already in international news

this is the best link ive been able to find
Title: Re: FAKE SEIZURE, HOAX/HACK CONFIRMATED
Post by: TechKnow on October 02, 2013, 05:31 pm
If they really busted him wouldn't they keep the site running and watch and keep record of everything? Or, have they been doing that all along since the "old" DPR left?

Seeing the layout for SR when I get an error on the form is weird. The government just shut down so maybe they can't keep SR up any longer?
Title: Re: FAKE SEIZURE, HOAX/HACK CONFIRMATED
Post by: mCokeHead on October 02, 2013, 11:31 pm
If they really busted him wouldn't they keep the site running and watch and keep record of everything? Or, have they been doing that all along since the "old" DPR left?

Seeing the layout for SR when I get an error on the form is weird. The government just shut down so maybe they can't keep SR up any longer?

They have had the server compromised since AT LEAST July of 2013. They have an exact image of all the data, listings, escrow, private messages, this forum, EVERYTHING. I hope people used PGP and even then who knows what they know.
Title: Re: FAKE SEIZURE, HOAX/HACK CONFIRMATED
Post by: flwrchlds9 on October 02, 2013, 11:41 pm
It is NOT fake or hoax.

They were able to have foreign govt do a live image of the (or one of the) running SR web-servers including all PM's, listings and transaction records. They do not need to keep site running.

Ross was arrested YESTERDAY. Kept site running another day after arrest.

Forums might be LE run right now, yes.
Title: Re: FAKE SEIZURE, HOAX/HACK CONFIRMATED
Post by: Evoc on October 02, 2013, 11:41 pm
I mean a credible news site like CNN, ABC, NBC or CBS.


Credible???????? :/
Title: Re: FAKE SEIZURE, HOAX/HACK CONFIRMATED
Post by: GregoryIssacs on October 02, 2013, 11:48 pm
I wonder when the flood of arrest from members that had not used PGP will begin.  It's kinda scary for sure.  And what about the thousands of controlled purchases.  When are they going to un seal those indictments?
Title: Re: FAKE SEIZURE, HOAX/HACK CONFIRMATED
Post by: TheIllusiveDeus on October 02, 2013, 11:59 pm
I wonder when the flood of arrest from members that had not used PGP will begin.  It's kinda scary for sure.  And what about the thousands of controlled purchases.  When are they going to un seal those indictments?

I don't think there are going to be arrest for controlled purchases. B/c it would be illegal for the government to send you drugs so if you received your order, you can rest assured it's not LE.
Title: Re: FAKE SEIZURE, HOAX/HACK CONFIRMATED
Post by: RxKing on October 03, 2013, 12:07 am
I wonder when the flood of arrest from members that had not used PGP will begin.  It's kinda scary for sure.  And what about the thousands of controlled purchases.  When are they going to un seal those indictments?

I have kept silent since this news was broke. As I was just hoping people would stay in control. And so far ....as usual...the crazies have taken over...and I have chose this post to be the first one I reply to.

So you are wondering when the flood of arrest will come in for people that did not use PGP????? And what exactly will they be arrested for? For not joining a club?

And then you want to know about the " THOUSANDS" of controlled purchases???? Unseal the indictments??

Please make more post. I have to know more of what you think.
Title: Re: FAKE SEIZURE, HOAX/HACK CONFIRMATED
Post by: RXMAN on October 03, 2013, 12:13 am
Well from my knowledge the site does not appear to be taken down by DPR, or the Feds. But possibly by someone who collaborated with the Feds, whoever made the graphic spent hours making/Photoshopping it and was waiting to post this image up right after DPR's arrest was made public. Also from what i can tell they raided him last night. also from what i can tell the servers are still running.
Title: Re: FAKE SEIZURE, HOAX/HACK CONFIRMATED
Post by: Strickland Cocaine on October 03, 2013, 12:16 am
I keep getting the logo for SR at the top left as an error page for the forums? Anyone else getting that when you hit refresh on a page?

yes, fucking strange
Title: Re: FAKE SEIZURE, HOAX/HACK CONFIRMATED
Post by: Naked Snake on October 03, 2013, 12:20 am
It's not a hoax and is sadly real. The image might probably be the failswitch DPR had set up (at least I would have assumed he did) and activated once he got caught.
that makes a lot of sense. "site has been compromised."
I really hope there is a silver lining to this because it just feels like a tragedy.
Title: Re: FAKE SEIZURE, HOAX/HACK CONFIRMATED
Post by: Strickland Cocaine on October 03, 2013, 12:24 am
the silver lining for me may be that I can get off my computer and live a real life, be social, and remove myself from illicit business
Title: Re: FAKE SEIZURE, HOAX/HACK CONFIRMATED
Post by: b0lixtrader on October 03, 2013, 12:31 am
I keep getting the logo for SR at the top left as an error page for the forums? Anyone else getting that when you hit refresh on a page?
Yeah everyone else is getting that as well.
Title: Re: FAKE SEIZURE, HOAX/HACK CONFIRMATED
Post by: abercrombiekidjf on October 03, 2013, 12:33 am
it hasnt made it to TV yet, but it has made it to other news sources it is currently on USAtoday, NY Times, and NBCnews all have articles pertaining to this matter. i dont know what you consider credible or whatnot but this is the closest thing i have to actually trying to figure out if it is fake or not , either way a bunch of people are out a shit ton of money, and we need to defeat the LEs and remain under the radar and find a better marketplace now that the favorite has been compromised.
Title: Re: FAKE SEIZURE, HOAX/HACK CONFIRMATED
Post by: Mr Lucy on October 03, 2013, 12:34 am
We must call for aid from the Anonymous hackers. They will stand by our side and fight for a free open anonymous market, whether its illegal or not! I am sure they can gain access and reopen the website. Its our human right :(
Title: Re: FAKE SEIZURE, HOAX/HACK CONFIRMATED
Post by: hands off black 7 on October 03, 2013, 12:35 am
please don't do that KOT,  you are one of the greats. :(
Title: Re: FAKE SEIZURE, HOAX/HACK CONFIRMATED
Post by: abercrombiekidjf on October 03, 2013, 12:49 am
We must call for aid from the Anonymous hackers. They will stand by our side and fight for a free open anonymous market, whether its illegal or not! I am sure they can gain access and reopen the website. Its our human right :(


^^^ actually not a bad idea if anyone could get SR back up and running its those guys.....actually im sure its not hard to atleast reach out to them , but i highly doubt they will help us
Title: Re: FAKE SEIZURE, HOAX/HACK CONFIRMATED
Post by: mCokeHead on October 03, 2013, 02:20 am
the silver lining for me may be that I can get off my computer and live a real life, be social, and remove myself from illicit business

Good luck, I wish I would have gotten around to talking to you like I had planned. Loved the name I always thought it must be a good sign.
Title: Re: FAKE SEIZURE, HOAX/HACK CONFIRMATED
Post by: flwrchlds9 on October 03, 2013, 02:30 am
Well from my knowledge the site does not appear to be taken down by DPR, or the Feds. But possibly by someone who collaborated with the Feds, whoever made the graphic spent hours making/Photoshopping it and was waiting to post this image up right after DPR's arrest was made public. Also from what i can tell they raided him last night. also from what i can tell the servers are still running.

Was arrested at 3:15pm PST Oct 1 according to reports.