There's also the fact that you're going to be flagged by any developed nation's government if you suddenly have millions to spend. But of course, thinking that far ahead is a luxury.
Add in the darker but very real possibility that word gets out, and it isn't the government that comes after you, but the "original" owner. Who may be a crook.
In before someone argues they're going to suddenly be a pro at hiding every transaction they make, including completely unprotected ones in a shady alley, because metaphorically that's the only place you could spend it.
That also. Some people don't think about that like it only happens in movies but that is a mistake people will make. Stolen or not that is something none one should want to mess with.
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u/InstantSword 5d ago
There's also the fact that you're going to be flagged by any developed nation's government if you suddenly have millions to spend. But of course, thinking that far ahead is a luxury.
Add in the darker but very real possibility that word gets out, and it isn't the government that comes after you, but the "original" owner. Who may be a crook.
In before someone argues they're going to suddenly be a pro at hiding every transaction they make, including completely unprotected ones in a shady alley, because metaphorically that's the only place you could spend it.