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"Without bitcoin, you collect the ransom in gold with a dead drop."

maybe you missed the bit about gold.

I wouldn’t have much idea how to purchase that much physical gold in a short time, and if I did, I’d surely get a call from my bank.

I'm sure the kidnapper could help you with that.

Curent ransomware helpfully tells you where to buy bitcoin.

Btw as a bitcoin maxi, this doesn't make me happy.