LocalBitcoins requires government ID KYC since around 2019 (same as Paxful). Western Union generally requires ID (for sender and recipient), even if you choose the "password" option.

HodlHodl.com, LocalCryptos.com, Agoradesk.com and Bisq.network are KYC-free. You can use cash by mail (KYC-free for any amount) or money orders (for buyers, KYC-free up to $3k). More info here: https://x21.tools/no-kyc

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This method is laborious and you can expect a 30% markup (on the buying end), at least. Other payment options might apply but care has to be taken to avoid sellers that require invasive KYC documents.

By far, it's easier to convert Bitcoin through a "patron" that you know locally, either through a meetup, friend, or what have you, but this option, while laborious and exorbitantly priced, does not require someone local to you to have Bitcoin.

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* Go to localbitcoins.com and sign up. For extra safety, use Tor or some location that isn't tied to your identity and/or a burner email (maybe guerrillamail.com?)
* Filter for "Western Union" (assuming you're in the US?) and look for sellers that have decent ratings
* Buy/Sell at increments of whatever you feel most comfortable with, with the understanding any single transaction might be forfeit. In your case, maybe $500-$1000 increments are appropriate
* Do this a few times, with one or multiple sellers/buyers, till the whole transfer is complete

This method is laborious and you can expect a 30% markup (on the buying end), at least. Other payment options might apply but care has to be taken to avoid sellers that require invasive KYC documents.

By far, it's easier to convert Bitcoin through a "patron" that you know locally, either through a meetup, friend, or what have you, but this option, while laborious and exorbitantly priced, does not require someone local to you to have Bitcoin.