BTC-e, potential ID theft opperations after shut down

[alani123]

I've seen many questionable websites popping up, some of which are asking for ID documents claiming that recovery of BTC-e funds will be possible... So far I think that the only official source of information would be is their twitter account: https://twitter.com/btcecom

Throughts?

[richardsNY]

It has been pointed out by btc-e that people should only pay attention to what they are posting from their main forum account, and/or twitter account. All websites that pop up and claim all kinds of things that aren't being mentioned by btc-e's forum or twitter account are fake and fraudulent. I seriously hope that people didn't/don't fall for these phishing sites, because the chances of potential loss of funds will be on the far higher side eventually, plus they can abuse your ID for whatever other shady purposes.

[hello_good_sir]

I've seen many questionable websites popping up, some of which are asking for ID documents claiming that recovery of BTC-e funds will be possible... So far I think that the only official source of information would be is their twitter account: https://twitter.com/btcecom

Throughts?

Mind listing some of these questionable websites?

Should be obvious that you should be only trusted their official twitter handle, and all others would be impersonators trying to scam your coins. The only legit site should be btc-e.nz, and all other domains are also scammers.

If you enter any personal details into those sites, prepare for your identity to be stolen.

Interestingly, the refund page for btc-e doesn't seem to work right now. Anyone know what's happening with this?

[manchester93]

Interestingly, the refund page for btc-e doesn't seem to work right now. Anyone know what's happening with this?

It shows an error page if you aren't logged in. If you are logged in, it lays out the terms and ask for 3 addresses (BTC, LTC, ETH):

This page is made for an immediate return of funds for those who do not want to wait, or do not believe in us.

You can receive 55% of your funds immediately, without verification, provided by your consent to refuse to receive the other 45% of funds.

All funds will be returned in coins only. That is why if you had funds in fiat currencies (USD, RUR, EUR), first they will be converted into USD at the exchange rate of Central Bank of Russian Federation, after that USD will be converted into liquid coins(50% BTC, 25% LTC, 25% ETH) at the exchange rate of other cryptocurrency exchanges and returned to them.

I'm still unsure what to do. I wish they would make clear what the terms of verification are on the new site.

[btcney]

I've seen many questionable websites popping up, some of which are asking for ID documents claiming that recovery of BTC-e funds will be possible... So far I think that the only official source of information would be is their twitter account: https://twitter.com/btcecom

Throughts?

Recovery of BTC-e funds is possible, it is even said by btc-e themselves on its official twitter.

You should not trust any emails that are sent to your email address as they could potentially be phishing emails that is trying to get your btc-e login. The hacker, once they gain the login details could easily withdraw all your balance as btc-e does not require any sort of verification for withdrawal. Only trust what is written in public by btc-e representatives.

55% rigth now seems like a low amount. Not sure if i would take it personally, if it was 70% i would.

[alani123]

I've seen many questionable websites popping up, some of which are asking for ID documents claiming that recovery of BTC-e funds will be possible... So far I think that the only official source of information would be is their twitter account: https://twitter.com/btcecom

Throughts?

Mind listing some of these questionable websites?

Should be obvious that you should be only trusted their official twitter handle, and all others would be impersonators trying to scam your coins. The only legit site should be btc-e.nz, and all other domains are also scammers.

If you enter any personal details into those sites, prepare for your identity to be stolen.

Interestingly, the refund page for btc-e doesn't seem to work right now. Anyone know what's happening with this?

I don't think that it's worth sharing any of the potential scam websites. Good to raise awareness by pointing out the few official channels of communication but other than that linking to unofficial sources might even help them.