Is using a second hand laptop or a device is risky to store and handle crypto assests?

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I actually don't recommend buying second hand gadget because it maybe very risky and unsafe for use. There are different experiences I have heard from different people when it comes to buying second hand gadget like laptops and phones. Some of those second hand gadgets may be stolen from someone which may enable the seller to be in haste to sell to you because he will gain money and he will be free from problems. This implies that you may actually get into trouble if the real owner track his or gadget without your consent.

When it comes to making use of second hand gadget for crypto operations, you have to be very careful about this because you actually don't know the previous operation that might have been done with that same device before you bought it. You can't predict how safe and secured the device maybe when it comes to storing your crypto assets because you may actually be hold responsible for some activities which you haven't done but which was done by the previous seller. You can't also say if the device can easily get hacked.

It's not that I am saying you shouldn't go for second hand gadget, it is recommended that you trust the seller of the product before buying and make sure the gadget is free from theft and other unsecure operations. Not everyone of us can afford the cost of new smartphone or laptops but it is advisable we buy them from trusted sellers before engaging in crypto activities with such devices.

Thanks for reading and I hope this helps.