<p>I have a broker with a questionable reputation who is trying to send me a couple of BTC, but maintains there is a transaction charge of c$25k for this to go ahead. I don't believe him and think this is a scam but would appreciate opinions on what is a reasonable transaction fee to receive 3BTC and the drivers that influence the costs.</p>

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2021-08-11T17:15:22.537Z
What does "c$25k" mean? 25000 USD cents?
Pieter Wuille
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2021-08-11T17:42:03.640Z
Maybe Canadian Dollars? Either way, no, he's trying to scam you. I linked your question to a topic that covers this sort of situation.
Murch
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2021-08-11T21:42:48.800Z
If they're legitimate, they will take whatever fee they need out of the amount they are sending you. *Anybody* who asks you to send them money on the promise that they will then send you money is trying to scam you.
David Schwartz
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2021-08-12T06:11:50.903Z
Thanks for the responses, confirms what I thought.
Whenwe
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Bitcoin transaction charges
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# Bitcoin transaction charges

(Asked by: username_0 on 2021-08-11)

I have a broker with a questionable reputation who is trying to send me a couple of BTC, but maintains there is a transaction charge of c$25k for this to go ahead. I don't believe him and think this is a scam but would appreciate opinions on what is a reasonable transaction fee to receive 3BTC and the drivers that influence the costs.

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> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: What does "c$25k" mean? 25000 USD cents?  
> **username_2**: Maybe Canadian Dollars? Either way, no, he's trying to scam you. I linked your question to a topic that covers this sort of situation.  
> **username_3**: If they're legitimate, they will take whatever fee they need out of the amount they are sending you. *Anybody* who asks you to send them money on the promise that they will then send you money is trying to scam you.  
> **username_0**: Thanks for the responses, confirms what I thought.  

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