Just wanted to share how a buyer tried to scam  BTC on Localbitcoins

Buyer contacted me to buy 80 BTC, and mentions to text him at a cell number in message to arrange a meetup for cash or direct bank deposit.

I text them, and then informs me that they are interested in 300 BTC, As they are first time buyers I settle on 10 BTC for first order.

The buyer then ask to escrow the account, and send them a picture to confirm the amount is escrowed.

"Dont Send the Picture"  The page in question contains the release code for SMS, so potentially the buyer could release the escrowed BTC without giving you the cash.

I only sent a picture of part of the page not showing the release code for SMS, immediately after that the buyer went unresponsive.

I then contacted Localbitcoins presented the evidence I had. Localbitcoins agreed with me  and banned the user and immediately released my funds from escrow.

99% of my Localbitcoins transactions have  been excellent, just have to watch out for that small 1% that make it bad for everyone else.

Cheers

Edit: Looks like perp has been identified https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=279648.0

Create an offshore company, has to be a  offshore company, not a offshore personal bank account( Panama for example.)  Buy BTC on the exchange in Panama

http://www.offshoresimple.com/why_not_personal_offshore_bank_accounts.htm

Thank you for your contributions, much appreciated.

Please send email and Skype user if you havent already

Jupiter #26 purchased and GB closed

Thank you to everyone who contributed :-)

thats nice, someone is getting a real bargain

Have to report that pc163 contacted JohnK and I  to arrange escrowed settlement and  never responded and failed to make the payment.

Shares are still available to anyone that wants them

PM with an amount per share and how many you would like up to 50 shares

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please send me your email and Skype user

welcome :-)

You might want to check with KNC to see if you can transfer a paid invoice.

I tried to transfer a paid invoice  to my account and KNC would not allow it

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Please send email and Skype user, thank you

Welcome to the group :-)

Jupiter #25 purchased and selling shares on #26

some new faces and some previous GB members

all appreciated 

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We are approaching the final days of waiting for KNC to deliver our Jupiters.

KNC has been chosen  to host the Jupiters, and hosting  with KNC has to be paid in advance.

At todays current exchange rate the cost per hosting a Jupiter  is  approximately .125 a share per month.  $350/30shares/current BTC exchange rate

Jon at Bitfunder has generously offered to pay for the first two months of hosting if you agree to list your SNQ.CoinI and SNQ.CoinII shares at Bitfunder.

To qualify for the hosting prepayment made by Bitfunder,  your  shares must be listed by  August 12th,  2013

Anyone not wanting to participate in this offer  will be asked to make hosting prepayment to  me 1 week prior to KNC announcing shipment of first day delivery Jupiters.

Any Coinsortium  members not making their hosting prepayment on time will be subject to interest on any hosting payments I make on your behalf.

I would like to be able to pay all your hosting fees myself and deduct from mining dividends, but initial hosting fees are going to be in excess of  110 to 180 BTC for the whole group.

-Any members who are currently listed on Bitfunder qualify  for the hosting  prepayment offer and will have their first two months of hosting paid.

-All prepaid hosting payments will be deducted in full from mining income before any dividends are paid.

f you would like to list your shares on Bitfunder, please send me your Bitcointalk username and Bitfunder username

We are approaching the final days of waiting for KNC to deliver our Jupiters.

KNC has been chosen  to host the Jupiters, and hosting  with KNC has to be paid in advance.

At todays current exchange rate the cost per hosting a Jupiter  is  approximately .125 a share per month.  $350/30shares/current BTC exchange rate

Jon at Bitfunder has generously offered to pay for the first two months of hosting if you agree to list your SNQ.CoinI and SNQ.CoinII shares at Bitfunder.

To qualify for the hosting prepayment made by Bitfunder,  your  shares must be listed by  August 12th,  2013

Anyone not wanting to participate in this offer  will be asked to make hosting prepayment to  me 1 week prior to KNC announcing shipment of first day delivery Jupiters.

Any Coinsortium  members not making their hosting prepayment on time will be subject to interest on any hosting payments I make on your behalf.

I would like to be able to pay all your hosting fees myself and deduct from mining dividends, but initial hosting fees are going to be in excess of  110 to 180 BTC for the whole group.

-Any members who are currently listed on Bitfunder qualify  for the hosting  prepayment offer and will have their first two months of hosting paid.

-All prepaid hosting payments will be deducted in full from mining income before any dividends are paid.

If you would like to list your shares on Bitfunder, please send me your Bitcointalk username and Bitfunder username

This is a short term interest free loan that Jon is offering.  Jon will be paid back once Jupiters are mining

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Welcome to the group

Auction is closed will PM Friedcat to make transfers

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#23 sold, selling shares on #24

Welcome

escrow is optional,

the process describe works as well

#22 sold , selling #23

not to late yet, have some 2nd day delivery slots left yet, but should be gone soon

Cheers

current bids

pc163  10@4.3

I am offering a 48 hour auction on  a total of 60 Asicminer direct shares at a starting price of 4.3 BTC / share.

-Escrow is available at your expense

-The minimum purchase is 5 shares

-This auction will continue until the shares have sold out or time expires. The shares are sold on a first come first serve basis.

-Bid format 5@4.3

-If the winning auction payment are not received within 24 hours after auction ends , the bid becomes invalid and the shares are available again.

-All bids are binding

-All payments in BTC

-No bidding via PM

-Time auction ends is based on MST

-Dividends will be forwarded to paid auction winners, if shares are not transferred before next dividend payout

Verified signed address from address holding shares

Share address:  1N1U4nFNDpVEqZYthcbXNbL1Qq2KjQ1qB6

signed message : I soniq offer 60 direct Asicminer shares for 48 hour auction

Verification: INvc/s3w8Ig8Rws85t3XR51euZyhDc7QZ9mKIGhOY8V89b5wnMLkKChH3JIawyl2DvkMLQTuKYvXdWqb0rtI4yk=


Send auction payment to this address within 24 hours of auction ending 1ECUqQ56jckU5tB2YkqtdQpTtsz1Vcnrde

Good Luck bidding

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