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Re: Threats and countermeasures in buying real world things through the mail
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njw
on 29/08/2012, 21:48:35 UTC
Browsing around the bitcoin world more broadly I found some good relevant advice on the Silk Road website - http://silkroadvb5piz3r.onion/index.php/silkroad/buyers_guide

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Use a different address, such as a friend's house or P.O. box, that is unrelated to the one where your item will be kept. Once the item arrives, transport it discreetly to its final destination. Avoid abandoned buildings or any place where it would be suspicious to have mail delivered.

Do not sign for your package. If you are expecting a package from us, do not answer the door for the postman, let him leave it there and then transport it as described above.

Do not use your real name. This tactic doesn't work in some places because deliveries won't be made to names not registered with the address. If you think this is a problem, send yourself a test letter with the fake name and see if it arrives.

If you follow these guidelines, your chances of being detected are minimal. In the event that you are detected, deny requesting the package. Anyone can send anyone else anything in the mail.