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There is an important point to be discussed, that happens mainly in violent/poor countries: the frequent robbery (and it's consequences, like murders). A cashl
by i_know_nothing 8y ago
There is an important point to be discussed, that happens mainly in violent/poor countries: the frequent robbery (and it's consequences, like murders).
A cashless economy will help solve this problem that affects everyone, especially the poor (paradoxically).
- foolfoolz 8y agolol what? they going to make you open your phone. send your money away to them. then steal your phone.
- i_know_nothing 8y agoIt's quite different. We're talking about digital money, traceables transactions, improved security systems and so on. I'm not saying that this will solve all problems, but will make things difficult for the thieves.
- msh 8y agobut that would leave a (digital) paper trail, so would make the crime more complex to pull off.
- icebraining 8y agoThey just need to work in pairs; they'll demand your card/phone and PIN, then hold you while they buy something with it. It's well known that criminals use unofficial currencies when they can't use cash.
- i_know_nothing 8y agoI agree, but this is a more elaborate crime and demand an improved strategy/logistic. I'm referring mainly the common "default" crime: a man with a gun robbing a shop and run with all the sweet money. It's far common in many countries although not so common in many other places.