Is miningunited.com a SCAM, turning .1 bitcoins into .137 for almost free?

[bitpop]

It's time to run.

[Vandroiy]

There is very serious legal trouble, which is why we have some of the best lawyers. We have to comply with government regulations, AML laws, etc.

I was wondering, is there some sort of Ponzi school where you guys learn this signature stuff? Also, why is there Ponzi 101 knowledge spread over the site lol... making sure not to scam the wrong people?



Oh well. Probably too ridiculous a target for a flamewar. What the heck am I reading:

We take a percentage of the payment (around 0.01-0.04 BitCoin at this time) and use it to pay for the mining equipment, the rest is set aside (around 0.21-0.24) to be added to the payout later.

Genius business model. I also like to borrow at 1600000000% p.a. (actual number!) and then let it sit around doing nothing.

[bitpop]

There's no "school" it's a cafe in Nigeria

[Mitchell]

BitPop, are you stupid? Bumping this topic doesn't help you. It only helps them, because new users will see it and might even send their BTC.

[MiningUnited]

BitPop, are you stupid? Bumping this topic doesn't help you. It only helps them, because new users will see it and might even send their BTC.

65% of all purchases have originated from incoming traffic from this thread.

[Jaseph]

BitPop, are you stupid? Bumping this topic doesn't help you. It only helps them, because new users will see it and might even send their BTC.

65% of all purchases have originated from incoming traffic from this thread.

Umm how can u possibly know that? You might be able to see traffic coming from this thread to your site, but you can't see where the purchases are coming from since they are sent off-site.

[phoenixfrc]

Where the fuck is my payment you scam fucks

Here you have it, a real long time member saying they don't pay.

https://blockchain.info/address/181n25vgaDfbUYkaynUEo4haCyutcq3v4i

I see a new entry now with 3 confirmations

[this1dude]

I got scammed by them myself, stay away!

[jipper3691]

looks like mine not paid either although ones above and below show paid. ??

https://blockchain.info/search?search=2584%09184hrB9GNJpQaLr5yqwxyZAjZWtB3t88Ek

[BitCoinNewGuy]

Has anyone read their "User Agreement / Terms of Service"?

It is CLEARLY listed at the bottom of every page:

MINING UNITED RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CANCEL ANY / OR ALL TRANSACTIONS AT ANYTIME, FOR ANY REASON WITH NO BITCOIN OR OTHER TYPE REFUND. ANY BITCOIN(S) SENT TO ANY 'BITCOIN ADDRESSES' ON THIS WEBSITE HAVE A ZERO MONETARY VALUE ($USD OR OTHER) ONCE RECEIVED. MINING UNITED IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY FINANCIAL LOSS RESULTING FROM USE. WITH ALL 'INVESTMENTS' THERE IS ASSUMED RISK.

Mining United will not be liable to you (whether under the law of contact, the law of torts or otherwise) in relation to the contents of, or use of, or otherwise in connection with this website: 1) For any indirect, special or consequential loss; or 2) For any business losses, loss of revenue, income, profits or anticipated savings, loss of contracts or business relationships, loss of reputation or goodwill, or loss or corruption of information or data. These limitations of liability apply even if Mining United has been expressly advised of the potential loss. Mining United and all related individuals are not responsible for the loss of BitCoins related to the use of this Website and services provided.

We (Mining United) and all parties are not responsible for any lost BitCoins from using any service on this Website and cannot be held responsible. We (Mining United) have the right to shutdown our services at any time with no refund to any current transactions

I got out while I could, you should too. These "terms" have always been there, but it is becoming more clear what their end intentions are!


MINING UNITED AKA "KEVIN CHASTAIN" I HAVE ALL YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION. IF YOU DON'T RESPOND TO THE CLAIMS OF NON PAYOUTS AND THIS POST I WILL OUT YOU. YOU DUMB FUCK SCAMMER I KNEW IT.

[jamesgarfield]

Wow wtf so many shitty scammers round here.

[acne]

I knoew it was a scam I had a feeling..

[jamesgarfield]

I wonder if he will ever get caught

[keatonatron]

BitPop, are you stupid? Bumping this topic doesn't help you. It only helps them, because new users will see it and might even send their BTC.

Don't get me wrong, I hate scammers who prey on the uninformed, but...
If someone finds out about a site from a thread that is all about how the site is a scam, but they send their money anyway and get burned, they got what they deserve 

That's why I said I like SD, because it's obvious it's a gamble. MU on the other hand doesn't make that obvious which is why we need this thread. As long as people undersand the risks, it's okay 

[jamesgarfield]

pretty confident its a scam.

[blindfaith]

Hey, basically I used the infamous Mining United a few days ago now, followed my payment and it seems they have as promised sent back what I sent + a little bit more.. (see proof below)



My only question is when will I actually receive the BTC into my wallet?
It's been quite a few days since "2013-05-04 18:50:29" & I know BTC payments are slower than LTC but all others seem to have completed by now..

Any help?

[Mitchell]

Hey, basically I used the infamous Mining United a few days ago now, followed my payment and it seems they have as promised sent back what I sent + a little bit more.. (see proof below)

My only question is when will I actually receive the BTC into my wallet?
It's been quite a few days since "2013-05-04 18:50:29" & I know BTC payments are slower than LTC but all others seem to have completed by now..

Any help?

Well you already have it. It just sounds like your wallet hasn't synced properly or you just didn't see it.

[blindfaith]

I thought I may have already 'accepted' it - but then I have no trace of it being received in my "wallet log" :S really confused!



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edit:

Anti scam bump

-- Turns out I was just being a dumbass.
-- Mining United Pay out.
(see picture above)
or https://blockchain.info/address/1NHeStWzUFVfEjCeLupoC8AqvJHeAKMREz

[tellsomeee]

So something like ~11-13 GH/s

[keatonatron]

Anti scam bump

I don't think you can "anti scam" it just because of that. Your 0.05 isn't what they are trying to scam  

They will immediately pay anyone who is vocal about not receiving funds (because vocal people will also immediately post again once being paid and claim the site is legit--like you [sort of] did). That will get even more people to buy in.

The scam comes a little further down the road when they are holding 100+ btc and decide to disappear without a trace.

...As is their right to do, apparently, according the disclaimer on their site.

Edit: I was reading "anti scam bump" to mean you were changing your stance and not claiming it was a scam. But someone just used that phrase on another thread to mean it is a scam, so...