Is buying KYC accounts really worse than not gambling at all?

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Is it really that bad if someone uses a sold KYC account just to gamble, especially if they’re not doing anything illegal with the funds?
Do you see this trend as dangerous, or just the natural result of over-restrictive rules?

If you are buying an account only means that you are not allowed to create your own which is already bad since you’re breaking the ToS.

But also you are exposed to more severe risk like lost of funds either if the casino finds out and ask you for thorough KYC or the original owner will recover your account using his KYC by flagging the so.d account hacked.

Regardless, gambler should only use their own account since the gambling itself is already risky to beadded extra risk like this.

[Taskford]

Is it really that bad if someone uses a sold KYC account just to gamble, especially if they’re not doing anything illegal with the funds?
Do you see this trend as dangerous, or just the natural result of over-restrictive rules?

If you are buying an account only means that you are not allowed to create your own which is already bad since you’re breaking the ToS.

But also you are exposed to more severe risk like lost of funds either if the casino finds out and ask you for thorough KYC or the original owner will recover your account using his KYC by flagging the so.d account hacked.

Regardless, gambler should only use their own account since the gambling itself is already risky to beadded extra risk like this.

What I really think that people doing this is just doing money laundering schemes.

Since for people who's intention is to play for sure they would never push to use those bought account just to gamble on a casino which they are been prohibited since they provably know the consequences if they do that. Also they won't get any peace of mind with this since if it happens that they win big for sure that they cannot take their winnings especially if the casino as you have said will asked KYC to verify their winnings.

[yhiaali3]

Not everyone. There are some banned countries whose citizens cannot complete KYC verification, so they are forced to purchase a KYC-verified account.

For example, I live in a banned country, and most sites, including casinos and exchanges, do not allow KYC verification. So, I had to purchase a KYC-verified exchange account. It cost me about $30, but it's a big risk because the original account owner can reclaim their account at any time by providing legal documentation.

If you knowingly use a KYC account, it shows you understand the risk, so maybe you’d be okay if the account gets recovered. I still don’t think recovery will happen, though, because the people selling KYC accounts usually use details from folks who don’t care about gambling, either they got paid for it or, worse, the details were stolen.

So what do you think the real risk is?
There could be much bigger problems you haven’t even imagined yet.

Yes, I'm aware of the risks, but I agree with you, there may be risks I haven't yet imagined.
As I expect, most of those who sell verified accounts obtain stolen documents from websites whose data has been hacked.
If the data is stolen, this could lead to unexpected legal problems for the person who purchased the account.

I'm aware of all these risks, but I'm forced to because I live in a banned country.

[Pi-network314159]

If I am in the region where I am restricted to gamble, I won't buy a ready KYC account because there are some persons who will force other people to use their documents and pass KYC on a gambling site, and when they have passed the KYC, they will sell the account to the people in the region where gambling is restricted. And if you mistakenly buy that type of ready KYC account, and the government finds out you used another person's document to pass KYC on a gambling site, you will be in  trouble for identity theft, and the only way you can prove that you are innocent is to provide the person that sold the account to you.

That aside, haven't you thought about it that what if anything comes up on that account in the future, Maybe you won a big amount and suddenly the casino remember that the KYC is not yet complete and it requires the original owner of that account to do an additional KYC and you have lost contact or you no longer have access to the person that sold the account to you, then definitely you have ruined yourself because the fund will be trapped in that account. That situation is even worster than government charging you against identity theft. Because you will only pay some money to free yourself, but what you won a sum of $100k and you don't have access to the withdrawal? Of course that is the worst nightmare that anyone could face.

[aylabadia05]

Is it really that bad if someone uses a sold KYC account just to gamble, especially if they’re not doing anything illegal with the funds?
Do you see this trend as dangerous, or just the natural result of over-restrictive rules?

When I purchased the account, it wasn't guaranteed that withdrawals would be made to my account. Or, I'd have to adjust my data again when making a withdrawal. If that happened, I'd have to find the person who sold the account. Once the transaction is complete, the sale is complete, and the seller's relationship is no longer with the account holder.

Clearly, that's not a solution and is self-defeating. If you absolutely must play at a KYC casino, why not submit i own data, even if I personally don't necessarily want to.

[davis196]

With so many restrictions now, some players are turning to ready-made KYC accounts being sold on social media just to get around the blocks and keep playing. On the surface, it sounds shady, but then again, what’s the alternative? For a lot of gamblers in restricted regions, it’s either that or don’t play at all.

If you think about it, casinos are already forcing stricter KYC, regulators are cutting off payment channels, and VPNs are everywhere.

So maybe it’s not surprising that people see buying a KYC account as the “lesser evil” compared to being shut out completely.

So I’m curious...

Is it really that bad if someone uses a sold KYC account just to gamble, especially if they’re not doing anything illegal with the funds?
Do you see this trend as dangerous, or just the natural result of over-restrictive rules?

If the casinos/bookies aren't VPN-friendly, then the alternative is residential proxies+anti-detect Browser. The market is full of anti-detect browsers like GoLogin, Incoginton, Adspower, Dolphin.Anty, etc. Some residential proxy providers offer affordable deals.
Using a bought KYC accounts seems really stupid to me. What if the casino asks for secondary KYC verification? How the account buyer is going to find the guy, who sold the account and ask him for IDs, proof of address, etc.
Maybe the alternative is to stop gambling completely. After all, most gamblers end up losing their money in the long run. If you have to jump through various regulatory hoops just to lose your money is it really worth the effort?

[Shinpako09]

Of course there is. Imagine you have thousands of bucks there and the casino asks for more information due to suspicious activity, what then? It would be good if they let you withdraw your money before closing the account. But what if they don’t, because their rules state all funds will be confiscated when suspicious activity is detected? Also, what if that identity is bought or fabricated? Then you can only say goodbye to your funds. It’s better to use casinos that don’t restrict your country rather than buying KYC ready accounts.

[Cointxz]

Of course there is. Imagine you have thousands of bucks there and the casino asks for more information due to suspicious activity, what then? It would be good if they let you withdraw your money before closing the account. But what if they don’t, because their rules state all funds will be confiscated when suspicious activity is detected? Also, what if that identity is bought or fabricated? Then you can only say goodbye to your funds. It’s better to use casinos that don’t restrict your country rather than buying KYC ready accounts.

Suspicious activity accusations is something related to your betting pattern and the nature of your game. Casino understand that user sometimes use VPN so unless the casino doesn’t allowed VPN the change in IP is not that something you need to worry when buying KYC account.

The biggest deal breaker on account that KYC by other person is the fact that a casino can request further verification on your account in case you use an IP that is not allowed to play in the casino.

[giammangiato]

I think it's the worst option to choose. If you win a large sum (which is unlikely, but it could happen), the problem becomes how to withdraw money. In that case, they'll ask you for KYC more than once, and problems begin.
I don't know if it's worth the risk; I'd choose something else or even just leave it alone.
What's the point of risking so much?

[Mahanton]

With so many restrictions now, some players are turning to ready-made KYC accounts being sold on social media just to get around the blocks and keep playing. On the surface, it sounds shady, but then again, what’s the alternative? For a lot of gamblers in restricted regions, it’s either that or don’t play at all.

If you think about it, casinos are already forcing stricter KYC, regulators are cutting off payment channels, and VPNs are everywhere.

So maybe it’s not surprising that people see buying a KYC account as the “lesser evil” compared to being shut out completely.

So I’m curious...

Is it really that bad if someone uses a sold KYC account just to gamble, especially if they’re not doing anything illegal with the funds?
Do you see this trend as dangerous, or just the natural result of over-restrictive rules?

If the casinos/bookies aren't VPN-friendly, then the alternative is residential proxies+anti-detect Browser. The market is full of anti-detect browsers like GoLogin, Incoginton, Adspower, Dolphin.Anty, etc. Some residential proxy providers offer affordable deals.
Using a bought KYC accounts seems really stupid to me. What if the casino asks for secondary KYC verification? How the account buyer is going to find the guy, who sold the account and ask him for IDs, proof of address, etc.
Maybe the alternative is to stop gambling completely. After all, most gamblers end up losing their money in the long run. If you have to jump through various regulatory hoops just to lose your money is it really worth the effort?

Using a sold KYC account or anti detect tools might let someone place a few bets for a short time, but the moment the platform asks for extra verification everything can fall apart. Funds get frozen, the seller disappears, and you are left with no recourse. Worse, you could be exposed to legal trouble or become entangled in identity theft or fraud investigations. Put simply, you trade short term convenience for long term risk. Identity theft is real. Chargebacks and payment disputes can land you in messy fights with banks or operators. Your crypto addresses or personal details could get flagged and blacklisted. Anti detect browsers and proxy services do not make you invisible. They create logs and traces that investigators can follow. Using those tools also breaks terms of service and may be used as proof of intent to commit fraud.

There are safer paths. First, look for licensed operators that accept players in your country. They will protect your funds and follow standard withdrawal procedures. Second, use regulated exchanges and wallets if your goal is to move money in crypto. Third, peer to peer or local fiat channels can work if you use reputable, well reviewed counterparties and document transactions properly. Fourth, consider self control measures like strict bankroll limits, deposit caps, or temporary self exclusion if gambling is becoming a problem. Finally, think about walking away from risky sites entirely. Chasing bets through dodgy workarounds is rarely worth the stress or the legal exposure. If the root issue is restricted access, push for long term change. Join local communities, support advocacy for fairer regulation, or encourage operators to offer compliant products to your region. That is a sustainable approach and it avoids criminal risk.

[Japinat]

I think it's the worst option to choose. If you win a large sum (which is unlikely, but it could happen), the problem becomes how to withdraw money. In that case, they'll ask you for KYC more than once, and problems begin.
I don't know if it's worth the risk; I'd choose something else or even just leave it alone.

That’s the worst part. As gamblers we always aim to win big, and when it finally happens we might not even be able to claim our winnings because the funds get blocked for failing enhanced KYC. That’s something we should be aware of. Buying KYC accounts to avoid problems in the future? Not a good idea, too many legal and practical risks.

What's the point of risking so much?

The point is just to be able to gamble, it’s like you don’t even have a choice anymore and that’s the only option left. Some people will just grab the opportunity and take the risk.

But yeah, it’s true, it’s a high risk, and sometimes they don’t realize it until they actually run into a problem.

[purple_sparkles]

I think it's the worst option to choose. If you win a large sum (which is unlikely, but it could happen), the problem becomes how to withdraw money. In that case, they'll ask you for KYC more than once, and problems begin.
I don't know if it's worth the risk; I'd choose something else or even just leave it alone.

That’s the worst part. As gamblers we always aim to win big, and when it finally happens we might not even be able to claim our winnings because the funds get blocked for failing enhanced KYC. That’s something we should be aware of. Buying KYC accounts to avoid problems in the future? Not a good idea, too many legal and practical risks.

What's the point of risking so much?

The point is just to be able to gamble, it’s like you don’t even have a choice anymore and that’s the only option left. Some people will just grab the opportunity and take the risk.

But yeah, it’s true, it’s a high risk, and sometimes they don’t realize it until they actually run into a problem.

Actually, it’s a nasty trick when a casino demands KYC when you try to withdraw your winnings. Casinos should warn about such requirements before you deposit your money into an account, I consider that kind of arrangement fraud. Why should I provide my personal data if no one warned me about it in advance? Buying someone else’s KYC is already an illegal practice, and it could even be carried out by the very casinos that have already collected those data from other people.

[LUCKMCFLY]

Is it really that bad if someone uses a sold KYC account just to gamble, especially if they’re not doing anything illegal with the funds?
Do you see this trend as dangerous, or just the natural result of over-restrictive rules?

Something like this is Extremely dangerous, I would never take a risk like that ,  plus there are exchanges that when large transactions are made they require a quick KYC , if something facial, or sending a video in real time, the casinos cannot have that same security and they can do it, that's where it all falls apart, it's a double-edged sword, the truth is it's more bad than Good.

[Slow death]

Is it really that bad if someone uses a sold KYC account just to gamble, especially if they’re not doing anything illegal with the funds?
Do you see this trend as dangerous, or just the natural result of over-restrictive rules?

The risks are very high. First, you can be scammed and the person who claims to have the account can take your money and not give you a verified account. Second, you can buy an account limited by the casino. Third, you can buy an account and days later the casino confiscates your funds and makes you do KYC again. Don't forget that even if you do KYC, the casino can make you do it again if they want. Since you bought an account, you won't be able to do KYC. It simply doesn't make sense to take this high risk in buying an account.

It is better to find a casino offering without KYC requirements rather than buying a KYC-ready account because of so many reasons. Do remember, once the credentials expired, the site will ask again your updated ID so how can you update if you can't contact anymore the original owner? That's only one thing to consider of. You still have others to think of such as possible bad history of the account to the site, so the account is already in the hit list of the site, if the site suddenly asks for a verification (how can you complete such step without tracking the original owner) and so much more. So are you ready to accept the potential issues that may arise if you happen to buy a kyc-ready account?

I agree, one of the first things that crossed my mind was why would someone sell an account that has their real data? Why take such a risk? Then it occurred to me that the person would only do this if they knew that their account would not have much use, that is, it could be an account limited by the casino or an account that has little time left to go through KYC again. In this way, the person would sell the account and then the buyer would not use the account for a long time. Then, they would only have to recover the account by sending an email to support and lying that the account was the target of a hacker attack.

[Odogwu-Blockchain]

With so many restrictions now, some players are turning to ready-made KYC accounts being sold on social media just to get around the blocks and keep playing. On the surface, it sounds shady, but then again, what’s the alternative? For a lot of gamblers in restricted regions, it’s either that or don’t play at all.

If you think about it, casinos are already forcing stricter KYC, regulators are cutting off payment channels, and VPNs are everywhere.

So maybe it’s not surprising that people see buying a KYC account as the “lesser evil” compared to being shut out completely.

So I’m curious...

Is it really that bad if someone uses a sold KYC account just to gamble, especially if they’re not doing anything illegal with the funds?
Do you see this trend as dangerous, or just the natural result of over-restrictive rules?

There would be problem if the IP from the device logged in is different from the IP of the KYC account where it was created, it'll be different and causes confusion. I don't know if casino cyber securitist checks this, but social media accounts like reddit, Facebook and others checked this regularly. If a strange login is done from a region that does not correspond with the bought KYC account, it would be restricted.

The risk to do that is high, you may win and suddenly be restricted from withdrawing the funds.

[promise444c5]

Is it really that bad if someone uses a sold KYC account just to gamble, especially if they’re not doing anything illegal with the funds?

It’s not that bad. I only blame the one who sold his or her KYC, unless it was bought from an illegal source. And I guess we all know why that could be done, most likely for illegal reasons.

Even if all intentions are pure, you could still be opted in for an advanced KYC which might eventually require showing your real time face... For someone who bought a KYC, they definitely don’t stand a chance, so it’s better to just go with your personal KYC to gamble, or try a no-KYC casino.
 It’s that easy and without complications.

[mcdouglasx]

It's a very bad idea since you're violating the casino's rules and possibly the laws of your country. You also run the risk of losing a lot of money because, generally, if the withdrawal amount is too high, casinos may opt for several verification stages or phases. Since the account doesn't belong to you, you won't be able to respond to the casino, resulting in the loss of funds. So, NO, don't do it.
There are more risks than benefits.

[Satofan44]

A lot of the people responding to this are taking it completely wrong. When you use a VPN to bypass a restriction you are doing something very similar to this, you are pretending that you are somebody who you are not. In the case of buying KYC, how different is this from using your cousin's, friend's, or whoever account? Just because a payment is made, really?   If we changed the topic to whether using your friends account is alright if he lets you, many would answer yes.

In any case it must be made sure that you are not buying a stolen account as that constitutes identity theft and is a more serious offense that is criminal everywhere. Better yet you are buying the service of someone doing KYC for you then it is two adult individuals engaging in a private market exchange. That is a legitimate economic transaction. Personal biases do not change that fact and many laws intrude too deeply into private transactions. Whether someone should or should not sell their KYC also does not make the transaction invalid, that is a separate subject (where I would argue against doing this).

However, the users that mentioned the risks of using accounts with other people's KYC made good points. You need to keep this in mind if you want to go down this road. Many things can go wrong at several steps, but everything could also go very smoothly. One must also have a little bit of luck.  

Once an investigation starts they can tie the account to your address, online banking and even your IP. worst case you get accused of identity theft or money laundering.

So yeah, it’s up to you if you want to take that risk, but know the consequences first...

This has literally happened to maybe 5 people in the world, you watch way too many movies.   The intent is where it matters. Did you knowingly buy stolen KYC or did you buy KYC in good belief that the person itself is selling their own account. You won't get into prison for buying stolen goods if the seller made you believe they were his property.

It's a very bad idea since you're violating the casino's rules and possibly the laws of your country.

That is correct, the laws are terrible about these matters. However, the chance of there actually being criminal proceedings even if you get caught are very slim. Perhaps if you use someone's KYC to do other much bigger crimes, but just for playing with your own money? I highly doubt that. If someone can prove me wrong, please post links of cases where people went to jail for this. A casino from the crypto area is less likely to report that they failed to do KYC correctly or that you managed to bypass their systems. They will just ban and block you in most cases.

So maybe it’s not surprising that people see buying a KYC account as the “lesser evil” compared to being shut out completely.

Wrong interpretation. The lesser evil is to take the sign and don't play at all.

[STT]

I always thought using crypto for gambling is like an extra layer of gamble because it can move alot though relatively its not the greatest risk in the equation.  However doing this has to be a multiplier not just an additional risk.
  I wouldn't trust the idea more then just using a site normally and playing low amounts.  Getting too comfortable with the idea might lead to bigger losses then just playing normally with plain BTC.

[Orpichukwu]

If I am in the region where I am restricted to gamble, I won't buy a ready KYC account because there are some persons who will force other people to use their documents and pass KYC on a gambling site, and when they have passed the KYC, they will sell the account to the people in the region where gambling is restricted. And if you mistakenly buy that type of ready KYC account, and the government finds out you used another person's document to pass KYC on a gambling site, you will be in  trouble for identity theft, and the only way you can prove that you are innocent is to provide the person that sold the account to you.

What you are explaining is a case that barely happens, as part of the danger that comes with using an already KYCed account, but the greater danger most of the time lies with the original owner of the document. If such an account is used to commit fraud, the person with information on the account will be the one to be held accountable, and the buyer has a higher risk of losing whateverthey have on that account. If they eventually have any big win that requires further information which they can't provide, the casino can decide to forfeit whatever balance they have.