Hi!
I am a complete stranger to BitCoin, but I got offered a job described as 'customer service' helping a guy manage his wallet. He wants to create an e-wallet for me on localbitcoins.com, put his money in and then for me to carry out orders for him as he sends the details on. It seems super straight forward, and he says he is too busy to do it all himself.
Is this a legit job offer? Is it even legal? I have no idea how this stuff works and I have been trying to research it all. I don't want to agree to something that will get either of us in trouble.
I'd appreciate any help on the matter. Thanks.
Don't do it. It might not be you, but
somebody is going to get scammed. If it seems "super straightforward" to you, a complete newbie, then there is no way he could be too busy to do it himself. I've done lots of LBC trades and I have never needed somebody else to help me.
Remember that the LBC account will have your name on it, so when the guy scams somebody or does something illegal, you will be blamed.
Also, consider it from your "employer's" point of view. Would you trust a random newbie with your money and with managing your trades?
Finally, post your question on the LBC forum. I'm sure you will get the same answers, but they might be able to tell you exactly how the scam works. Those people have seen a lot of scams over the years.