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0 pointsrazakel18d ago0 comments

>That people can show up with a suspicious pile of metal and convert into cash seems to be what creates the opportunity for the thief.

The UK does that - a scrap dealer can only pay by bank transfer or cheque. That way there's a paper trail.

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SoftTalker18d ago· 1 in thread

Same in the USA. I had to show my drivers license to sell a couple of old lawn mowers at a scrap yard. The thieves don't sell directly to the scrap dealers. If there's money to be made, there will always be a way to work around regulations.

NewJazz18d ago

Yeah you really need to make sure there is a high chance folks are caught in the act.

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