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Discussion => Security => Topic started by: willwham1 on August 31, 2012, 11:38 pm

Title: ANyone use buybitcoin.com??
Post by: willwham1 on August 31, 2012, 11:38 pm
I deposited over 150.00 into thier bank and emailed a copy of the receipt, and NOTHING. No email nothing. I called, Nothing but a recording. What the F??? This is my first time too, I guess Igot robbed. any help is appreciated
Title: Re: ANyone use buybitcoin.com??
Post by: grahamgreene on September 01, 2012, 05:29 am
I deposited over 150.00 into thier bank and emailed a copy of the receipt, and NOTHING. No email nothing. I called, Nothing but a recording. What the F??? This is my first time too, I guess Igot robbed. any help is appreciated

Hi willwham1,

Yes, I'm afraid buybitcoin.com is a less than reputable site. Most people get scammed outright, and those that don't get charged an astronomic rate for their Bitcoin.

People need to do their due diligence before buying Bitcoin - here's a link (clearnet) to an article about Bruce Wagner, the owner of buybitcoin.com, which you would have found with a quick Google search: http://www.metafilter.com/107065/Bruce-Wagner-and-the-Bitcoin-Scam

A simple search here on the forum for "buybitcoin.com" would also have saved you from getting scammed by Mr. Wagner. Always always ALWAYS do your research before making any transaction where you send your money first, whether it's for Bitcoin or anything else. You're essentially trusting a complete stranger with your money. If you wouldn't do that with a stranger on the street, why would you do it over the internet?!

The mind boggles.

- grahamgreene
Title: Re: ANyone use buybitcoin.com??
Post by: willwham1 on September 03, 2012, 11:25 pm
Thanks G for the reply....I got scammed cuz I just went to the silky and got all warm and fuzzy realizing that my fellow Americans were successful at making a site to be proud of and wanted ON it. Yep I am the ass but never again!