Laboni:
Stop spreading ignorance abeg. From the affidavit against hush, accounts which he used for his nefarious activities were publicly available on his Instagram and Snapchat accounts. FBI didn’t need any special tool to access those accounts. They got to know about him when his mule in LA was arrested and after analyzing the devices found on him, they found out his was communicating with someone with an email which was publicly listed on Hush’s Instagram and Snapchat account. Then they further requested the full details of the emails from Google and Apple, that’s how they got all his conversations history with other coconspirators.

IBvoss:
VPNs are only used to mask your location identity and shield your activities from your ISP. It is just one layer of private security but if you think that's enough to hide your identity when conducting illegal activities, you're a big fool.

A lot of things can give out your easily uncover your online ID such as browsing fingerprint, trackers, malware, and so on.

PrettyMuchNoOne:


In no particular order:
Layer one - VPN as you said (to encrypt your data).

Layer two - A sensible OS (preferably Linux-based e.g. Kali or even Ubuntu, macOS if you want to be like that) - anything is better than Windows, Android, and Chrome OS.

Layer three - Lots of disposable phone numbers, email addresses and the likes to conceal your identity.

Layer four - Your actual hardware - Computers with USBkill installed to wipe the drive when you’re eventually apprehended, iPhones with the ten-failed-passcode security thing.

Layer five - A specialised mining rig that can function as your Bitcoin wallet, with at least 10 different addresses supplemented by numerous unlinked bank accounts(preferably in multiple countries). Also and avenue for moving the money around those addresses using ACTUAL cash - not through the blockchain.

Layer six - A good browser and e-mail provider. Use only established privacy-focused browser, such as Firefox, if and only if you are sure that your network holes have been properly plugged in.

Layer seven - Remote backups. Only use backup sites that are created by yourself (not even your associates). Avoid iCloud Drive (because even though your iPhone is encrypted, your Drive data isn’t), Google Drive (we all know how Google is nah) and the likes.

Layer seven - Secured communication system - Don’t use mainstream email providers with little or no security, use bitches like ProtonMail (the morons encrypt their mail in servers below freaking solid rock - I think like a mile or so) or any other one that properly encrypts your data that not even them can read it.

Layer eight - Don’t trust America. The best place to get all these VPNs and email stuff is Switzerland. They have the strongest privacy laws in the world. But of course, use your Google Search for your normal dealings so as not to appear suspicious.

Layer eight - In fact, trust no one. After you’ve made your cash, don’t pull a Hushpuppi and start blowing on social media so that you won’t draw attention. And try to assume that everything is bugged. That your friend, he might be an EFCC agent or worse.

And remember, you’ll eventually get caught.
These aren’t fraudster-specific stuff, they’re just some measures that we should all take when handling sensitive info.

There’s a lot more than what I’ve outlined up there - Tor, privacy-centric computers, not clicking random links on websites, moving cash securely, deleting browser history etc. Go and do your own research before becoming a fraudster.

The thing is that if you take your time to secure yourself, they can’t catch you. It’s just like Aech in Ready Player One.

BTW, no I don’t support the practice of stealing people’s money, even because of a shitty government

PrettyMuchNoOne:


In no particular order:
Layer one - VPN as you said (to encrypt your data).

Layer two - A sensible OS (preferably Linux-based e.g. Kali or even Ubuntu, macOS if you want to be like that) - anything is better than Windows, Android, and Chrome OS.

Layer three - Lots of disposable phone numbers, email addresses and the likes to conceal your identity.

Layer four - Your actual hardware - Computers with USBkill installed to wipe the drive when you’re eventually apprehended, iPhones with the ten-failed-passcode security thing.

Layer five - A specialised mining rig that can function as your Bitcoin wallet, with at least 10 different addresses supplemented by numerous unlinked bank accounts(preferably in multiple countries). Also and avenue for moving the money around those addresses using ACTUAL cash - not through the blockchain.

Layer six - A good browser and e-mail provider. Use only established privacy-focused browser, such as Firefox, if and only if you are sure that your network holes have been properly plugged in.

Layer seven - Remote backups. Only use backup sites that are created by yourself (not even your associates). Avoid iCloud Drive (because even though your iPhone is encrypted, your Drive data isn’t), Google Drive (we all know how Google is nah) and the likes.

Layer seven - Secured communication system - Don’t use mainstream email providers with little or no security, use bitches like ProtonMail (the morons encrypt their mail in servers below freaking solid rock - I think like a mile or so) or any other one that properly encrypts your data that not even them can read it.

Layer eight - Don’t trust America. The best place to get all these VPNs and email stuff is Switzerland. They have the strongest privacy laws in the world. But of course, use your Google Search for your normal dealings so as not to appear suspicious.

Layer eight - In fact, trust no one. After you’ve made your cash, don’t pull a Hushpuppi and start blowing on social media so that you won’t draw attention. And try to assume that everything is bugged. That your friend, he might be an EFCC agent or worse.

And remember, you’ll eventually get caught.
These aren’t fraudster-specific stuff, they’re just some measures that we should all take when handling sensitive info.

There’s a lot more than what I’ve outlined up there - Tor, privacy-centric computers, not clicking random links on websites, moving cash securely, deleting browser history etc. Go and do your own research before becoming a fraudster.

The thing is that if you take your time to secure yourself, they can’t catch you. It’s just like Aech in Ready Player One.

BTW, no I don’t support the practice of stealing people’s money, even because of a shitty government

IBvoss:


Some good points. Also, want to note that wiping your drives are useless as they can be easily recovered by data recovery tools. Getting rid of the drive is the best solution in an emergency situation.

We should really just apply more care in anything that requires the transfer of data. Most of these data are always stored. Even deleting doesn't help.

Though for the large majority of the public, this data would likely never be seen by a third party. But if you ever find yourself in an unfortunate situation, you'd be shocked when you see tons of information you thought to be private being exposed before your very eye.

Hedonisco:


Lol. This is just for 'academic' purposes. I sometimes wonder if most of you on this forum are geeks or couch potatoes who don't live and socialise widely in this same Nigeria.

There are thousands upon thousands multiplied by many more thousands upon further thousands of yahoo boys actively wreaking havoc and cashing out everyday across Nigeria. From Lagos to Ibadan, to Benin to Asaba, to Owerri, to Port Harcourt... All the way down to Abuja, Kaduna and even Jalingo
Majority of them don't even know let alone follow these safety protocols you mentioned. Yet they remain in business. Many have even advanced to become popular entrepreneurs and politicians... Anyone who knows what's up knows these guys.

The truth is that most of these guys would never and can never be caught. I repeat, MOST OF THESE NIGERIAN FRAUSTERS WOULD NEVER GET CAUGHT UNTIL THEY DIE. Only a minute fraction would ever get caught and scapegoated. It's the way it is.

The FBI would have to double their operational budget, and ignore ALL OTHER more pressing crimes/threats plaguing America to focus on Nigerian cyber criminals alone before they even neutralise not more than 5% of them. It's a meaningless, fruitless and useless undertaking for them, so no need.

All these anonymity protocols may only be useful for cyber criminals operating within the US and other Western countries. If we're talking about Nigeria, my brother forget it. The only way to minimise this thing is to optimise Web security systems to make it harder and harder for fraudsters. But even that wouldn't work, because the social engineering element will last forever and ever. A sucker is born every minute. Mugu no dey finish.

There will always be good and bad. Crime will remain as long as humanity remains.

Crispels:


Lol. Most of you don’t know how BTC addresses are generated. Many of you guys always claim to be smart but you sheepishly believe everything you are told by programmers. I’ve seen people use data mining tools to decrypt bitcoin addresses in my presence before. What they need is just a transaction ID or an access to one of the gadgets you use online - they will mine out every of your passwords and ID. Most of you don’t even know how data mining and machine learning works in 2020. All of these encryption, anonymous and privacy jargons are all gimmicks by programmers or developers to incentivize people(even criminals) to use these platforms. They are not entirely safe or secure from hacking or tracking.

There are certain tools I’ve seen people use in the US that left me in shock - since then: I’ve concluded that you can never be anonymous on the internet. US federal agencies will only find it difficult to nab you if you operate from Russia or China.

But if you live in Nigeria and you think you cannot be tracked or what you do cannot be decrypted - you are only deceiving yourself. I’ve watched people do it in my presence very well. Stop fooling yourselves with blockchain or a cryptocurrency where the FBI owns the largest wallet. Do you even know how the back ends of these blockchain stuff are programmed? Smh.

The best thing is to stay away from crime.

Hedonisco:


Lol. This is just for 'academic' purposes. I sometimes wonder if most of you on this forum are geeks or couch potatoes who don't live and socialise widely in this same Nigeria.

There are thousands upon thousands multiplied by many more thousands upon further thousands of yahoo boys actively wreaking havoc and cashing out everyday across Nigeria. From Lagos to Ibadan, to Benin to Asaba, to Owerri, to Port Harcourt... All the way down to Abuja, Kaduna and even Jalingo
Majority of them don't even know let alone follow these safety protocols you mentioned. Yet they remain in business. Many have even advanced to become popular entrepreneurs and politicians... Anyone who knows what's up knows these guys.

The truth is that most of these guys would never and can never be caught. I repeat, MOST OF THESE NIGERIAN FRAUSTERS WOULD NEVER GET CAUGHT UNTIL THEY DIE. Only a minute fraction would ever get caught and scapegoated. It's the way it is.

The FBI would have to double their operational budget, and ignore ALL OTHER more pressing crimes/threats plaguing America to focus on Nigerian cyber criminals alone before they even neutralise not more than 5% of them. It's a meaningless, fruitless and useless undertaking for them, so no need.

All these anonymity protocols may only be useful for cyber criminals operating within the US and other Western countries. If we're talking about Nigeria, my brother forget it. The only way to minimise this thing is to optimise Web security systems to make it harder and harder for fraudsters. But even that wouldn't work, because the social engineering element will last forever and ever. A sucker is born every minute. Mugu no dey finish.

There will always be good and bad. Crime will remain as long as humanity remains.

PrettyMuchNoOne:


Lol
You’ve not seen some wiping before that’s why.
Check this video first (and keep in mind that it was only one round) - https://youtu.be/Ls0fdUr885E

Laboni:
Nope, buy online and they ship to your address.

Bluearrow:

Please can u explain how u bought it online?
Shipping is the issue, won't it be misplaced?
& is it also safe to buy this from jumia?
Thanks

Bluearrow:

Please can u explain how u bought it online?
Shipping is the issue, won't it be misplaced?
& is it also safe to buy this from jumia?
Thanks

Laboni:
You can google it online. Buy from ledger site or amazon and ship to a dummy address.

Laboni:
You can google it online. Buy from ledger site or amazon and ship to a dummy address. Don’t buy from any other place apart from this two places I mentioned. Ledger site preferably.

Bignuell:
Like he said buy from the ledger official website. Its safer that way.

Bluearrow:

Thanks for the info
That's the issue I m having, I don't have any person in usa to receive it. I saw dhl option though costly, on the ledger site, can I ship it directly to my address in Nigeria using dhl? Did u ship directly to Nigeria? Thanks for ur time

Laboni:
You can ship to dhl office in Nigeria and pick it up there or any nearest postal office to you. Then go there and pick it up with your ID. Don’t be scared, it’s not illegal.

OyinO:


That's not Yoruba, that's Arabic names.

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Yet he passed away, and, lo, he was not: yea, I sought him, but he could not be found.

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ijustdey:


https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/402004-how-we-tracked-woodberry-via-iphone-whatsapp-bitcoin-transactions-fbi.html

Crispels:


Lol. That’s what people like you think. Who created bitcoin? The FBI has the largest bitcoin wallet in the world. With data mining tools in the US, people can match bitcoin addresses with the identity of their owners using transaction IDs. So far you use the internet, you can be tracked down by American agencies - except if you live in Russia or China. Forget all these privacy talks - the FBI has a history of hacking into even iPhones.

infogeneral:
And WhatsApp will tell you that your messages are encrypted. Don't dull, the same Oyibo that made pencil also made eraser. As far as technology is concerned, nothing is ever lost or permanently concealed. Just stay legit and say NO crime.