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“Send me your Bitcoins, and then I’ll ship you the goods.” Smells fishy, right? Scams like this are similar to money wire fraud. In this type of fraud, an individual pretends to sell you something but never delivers.

The semi-anonymous nature of Bitcoins — combined with the inability to do a charge back — make it tough to get your money back. Plus, governments do not currently offer protection for Bitcoin transactions, so you’re up that proverbial creek without a paddle.

Fraudsters will try to win your trust by sending fake IDs or even impersonating other people you may know. Always double-check the information they send you.

The best way to dodge this sort of scam is to listen to your instincts and never put more Bitcoins at risk than you’re willing to lose. If there is a way to verify the identity of the person offline, do so.