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I'd bet you can guess why

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[–] GolfNovemberUniform@lemmy.ml 3 points 15 hours ago (2 children)

I'd bet you can guess why

If your use case is illegal and requires anonymity, digital money transactions are dangerous due to the US law requirements, even if the system is FOSS. Use cash or cryptocurrency with good opsec in such cases.

[–] acockworkorange@mander.xyz 12 points 15 hours ago (2 children)

PayPal recently announced it’ll start selling customer information.

[–] davoid@lemm.ee 5 points 15 hours ago
[–] davoid@lemm.ee 8 points 15 hours ago (1 children)

Nothing illegal, just good consumer privacy practice.

[–] GolfNovemberUniform@lemmy.ml 2 points 14 hours ago (1 children)

Ok then sorry for suspecting.

[–] davoid@lemm.ee 3 points 14 hours ago