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I was contacted by someone from Learnspread about investing. They apparently recruit for Localcoinswap.
It is a £250 initial investment, which is converted to Euros I believe. I was going into hospital next day so declined and said I would wait until my discharge. I have a call arranged next Monday to discuss matters. 
Has anyone heard of these people or what they do? Not good at navigating websites etc myself. Any comments welcomed. 
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  • ColdIron
    ColdIron Posts: 9,818 Forumite
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    You were cold called about crypto and you have given them your contact details?
  • linthorpe said:
    I was contacted by someone from Learnspread about investing. They apparently recruit for Localcoinswap.
    It is a £250 initial investment, which is converted to Euros I believe. I was going into hospital next day so declined and said I would wait until my discharge. I have a call arranged next Monday to discuss matters. 
    Has anyone heard of these people or what they do? Not good at navigating websites etc myself. Any comments welcomed. 

    Hi linthorpe,
    Please read these reviews of localcoinswap:


  • Beddie
    Beddie Posts: 1,011 Forumite
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    Do not get involved with this company, unless you want to lose your money.
  • Browntoa
    Browntoa Posts: 49,602 Forumite
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  • linthorpe said:
    I was contacted by someone from Learnspread about investing. They apparently recruit for Localcoinswap.
    It is a £250 initial investment, which is converted to Euros I believe. I was going into hospital next day so declined and said I would wait until my discharge. I have a call arranged next Monday to discuss matters. 
    Has anyone heard of these people or what they do? Not good at navigating websites etc myself. Any comments welcomed. 
    Stay in hospital, put your wallet under the pillow and pull the covers over your head. 
  • Aretnap
    Aretnap Posts: 5,750 Forumite
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    Don't pick up the phone in Monday, block the number, forget this ever happened and we'll say no more about it.
  • When I saw the thread title I though OP was refering to going to some ones house or shop to swap coins. not an online server

    What commision fees are they charging to buy and sell coins by any chance?
  • Eyeful
    Eyeful Posts: 938 Forumite
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    edited 11 October 2024 at 12:20AM
    1. Cold called about investing by anyone, put the phone down & block that number!

    2. STAY AWAY FROM CRYPTO.
  • When I saw the thread title I though OP was refering to going to some ones house or shop to swap coins. not an online server
    Exactly this, thought it was like-minded numismatists getting together to compare thruppenny bits and see if anyone's got that mythical penny that's worth £££s.
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