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LE is using LocalBitcons as a honeypot to trap criminals - What to do?
by
AGD
on 09/04/2015, 06:03:12 UTC
To make it very clear: This posting is not intended to help criminals, but for "regular" Bitcoiners, that want to legally sell their Bitcoins for cash on LocalBitcoins without risking to be investigated and raided for a few 100$.

Here are some tips:


- Find out how Bitcoin trading through LocalBitcoins is treated by your country. Find out the maximum amount you are allowed to trade. If it's illegal. Don't do it!
- Don't trade high volumes. LE looks exactly for that and they will also buy from you big amounts. LE is allowed to do that, don't forget about it.
- If your customer says, he will use the bitcoins for anything illegal, then don't sell it to him. No matter how much you could earn. Don't do it! Even if your business is legal and you pay tax - Simply don't.

Anything more to add?

edit:

- Even small amounts can lead to an investigation. If you have no problem beeing visited by LE, because you have nothing to worry, remember: Most of the times they don't ring the bell!
- If you have a legal business and pay your tax, you should say that to the buyer and even give him your card. If it is LE, they might check, but they will most likely not break your home door at inconvenient times.