Be very careful accepting bank transfers as method of payment (Australia)

[dadj]

The hackers are trying to launder peoples money by buying bitcoins at a premium. I was targeted via localbitcoins.com I encourage everyone to stop accepting EFT and stick to cash. See this article: http://www.bankrate.com/financing/banking/banks-vs-cybercriminals/

[repentance]

This isn't a uniquely Australian problem.  Bank transfers are risky everywhere, especially if you don't impose a "clearing" period of at least a couple of days.

It might be helpful if you posted how you got burnt and by whom and also which bank was involved.

[tarrant_01]

My experience: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=126938.0

In the end I trusted my gut and refused to send anything but a refund.