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How Online Black Markets Work

Posted by Soulskill on from the probably-better-than-most-real-markets-these-days dept.

CWmike writes "The internet is no stranger to crime, writes corporate investigator Brandon Gregg. From counterfeit and stolen products, to illegal drugs, stolen identities and weapons, nearly anything can be purchased online with a few clicks of the mouse. The online black market not only can be accessed by anyone with an Internet connection, but the whole process of ordering illicit goods and services is alarmingly easy and anonymous, with multiple marketplaces to buy or sell anything you want. Gregg started with $1000 and a took journey into the darker side of the Internet using two tools: Bitcoin and the Tor Bundle."

6 of 98 comments (clear)

  1. Online black market not so bad by zAPPzAPP · · Score: 4, Funny

    It's where I do my grocery shopping.

    But these aren't organic farmed tomatoes! Damn you, shadyPeasant67!!

  2. These Markets Need a More Modern and PC name by l0ungeb0y · · Score: 4, Funny

    I propose we call these "Attractive and Successful Markets of Alternative Economy"

    1. Re:These Markets Need a More Modern and PC name by l0ungeb0y · · Score: 3, Funny

      Jesus, how's the air traffic up there?

  3. Re:Sounds like... by Wizard+Drongo · · Score: 5, Funny

    Well it would have been a bit more in-depth, but after the first few deliveries of premium 'shrooms and acid drops, he kinda lost focus...

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    The truth shall always be free: Boris Floricic is Tron.
  4. Not a complex subject.... by trum4n · · Score: 4, Funny

    Just Ebay with your monitor brightness on 0.

  5. Re:Sounds like... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

    Getting revenge on your neighbor letting his dog crap in your yard PRICELESS