ARTICLE
22 March 2019

15 Easy Steps To Vanish (Including Only Carrying Cash)!

FL
Foley & Lardner

Contributor

Foley & Lardner LLP looks beyond the law to focus on the constantly evolving demands facing our clients and their industries. With over 1,100 lawyers in 24 offices across the United States, Mexico, Europe and Asia, Foley approaches client service by first understanding our clients’ priorities, objectives and challenges. We work hard to understand our clients’ issues and forge long-term relationships with them to help achieve successful outcomes and solve their legal issues through practical business advice and cutting-edge legal insight. Our clients view us as trusted business advisors because we understand that great legal service is only valuable if it is relevant, practical and beneficial to their businesses.
The New York Times reported that a Bitcoin security person "had long been obsessed with the value of privacy, and he set out to learn how thoroughly a person can escape the all-seeing eyes
United States Technology

The New York Times reported that a Bitcoin security person "had long been obsessed with the value of privacy, and he set out to learn how thoroughly a person can escape the all-seeing eyes of corporate America and the government. But he wanted to do it without giving up internet access and moving to a shack in the woods." The March 12, 2019 article entitled "How a Bitcoin Evangelist Made Himself Vanish, in 15 (Not So Easy) Steps" included these comments about #3 to "Carry cash":

The most anonymous way to buy things, of course, is to simply use cash.... enough to handle most daily transactions.

Here are details on #8 to "Create a V.P.N. for home internet use":

In order to shield his internet address and his location, he turned his home internet router into a virtual private network, or V.P.N., that made all his internet traffic appear to come from different internet addresses in different places.

All 15 Easy Steps:

  1. Create a new corporate identity.
  2. Set up new bank accounts and payment cards.
  3. Carry cash.
  4. Get a new phone number.
  5. Stop using the phone for directions.
  6. Move.
  7. Make up a fake name for casual interactions.
  8. Create a V.P.N. for home internet use.
  9. Buy a boring car.
  10. Buy a decoy house to fool the D.M.V.
  11. Set up a private mailbox and remailing service.
  12. Master the art of disguise.
  13. Work remotely.
  14. Encrypt devices when traveling remotely.
  15. Hire private investigators to check your work.

Does this give you any ideas?

The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.

Mondaq uses cookies on this website. By using our website you agree to our use of cookies as set out in our Privacy Policy.

Learn More