Paying for mullvad via mailed cash (lemmynsfw.com)

submitted 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) by ponchow8NC@lemmynsfw.com to c/piracy@lemmy.dbzer0.com

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God I hope this isn't a stupid question to ask but how exactly do I send out cash? Do i need to add a return address and won't that defeat the purpose? I really just want to try the service for 2-3 months after that I'll probably switch over to the amazon vouchers since I don't want to deal with monero. I think I sent out an actual physical letter maybe twice in my life and all the research I done was for sending it out internationally ~~even though there's a us based address AFAIK~~ so I'm really a noob here and I appreciate any help you can provide.

Edit: Just want to apologize if this is really stupid to ask I feel like an absolute idiot right now, haha

Edit #2: Thank you all for your help think I got an understanding on what to do now

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[-] http_418@lemmy.world 21 points 8 months ago

you don't have to provide an address ... you generate a token on their site, print it out, put it in an envelope and send it with cash to them.

they receive the cash and activate the token based on the cash provided with it

see their faq Can I really pay with cash?

You bet, and please! Stay anonymous all the way. Just put your cash and payment token (randomly generated on our website) in an envelope and send it to us. We accept the following currencies: EUR, USD, GBP, SEK, DKK, NOK, CHF, CAD, AUD, NZD

[-] user224@lemmy.sdf.org 31 points 8 months ago

Just to add to that:

Your printer may add invisible identification data. Laser printers do this by using tiny amount of yellow toner.
If you withdraw cach from ATM, it could be traced back to you. It's best to take larger banknotes and exchange them for smaller ones by paying somewhere.
You may easily leave fingerprints on tape, envelope or stamps. Also hair, saliva, blood if you cut yourself on paper, etc.. There could also be hair in your pocket that could stick to it, if you put it there while transporting it.

Perhaps a little extreme, but oh well.

[-] http_418@lemmy.world 13 points 8 months ago

i like how you think

[-] http_418@lemmy.world 7 points 8 months ago

put it on a usb stick and print it in the mall/library

[-] whereBeWaldo@lemmy.dbzer0.com 11 points 8 months ago

Just go full serial killer mode, cut and paste letters from different magazines

[-] http_418@lemmy.world 2 points 8 months ago

ladies and gentlemen ...

... we have a winner

[-] fatalError@lemmy.sdf.org 3 points 8 months ago

Mall has security cameras

[-] ponchow8NC@lemmynsfw.com 6 points 8 months ago

Wait til it rains then wear a hoodie and sun glasses lmao. Guess you can also hire a homeless guy/kid to do it for you

[-] neinhorn@lemmy.ca 11 points 8 months ago

Make sure you don’t bring your phone because your carrier will track your location. Also walk with a fake limp, so gait tracking can’t match you.

[-] FlembleFabber@sh.itjust.works 2 points 8 months ago

Don't forget to kill said homeless guy/kid just to make sure you leave no witnesses

[-] http_418@lemmy.world 2 points 8 months ago

but there isn't a direct connect between somebody printing in a mall and the letter you send later

[-] ponchow8NC@lemmynsfw.com 5 points 8 months ago

Yeah I read that but I'm just getting a little hung up in the details. Like what envelope to use and what stamps? I keep getting mixed result online, a standard us white envelope, an A4 yellow envelope, 3 forever stamps or an international stamp. It just confusing me a bit

[-] MomoTimeToDie@sh.itjust.works 10 points 8 months ago

My guy, you're getting mixed results because it really doesn't matter. If you're unsure how to do things, you can literally just address the envelope, and go to the post office service counter to figure out how much postage you need.