Bitcoin Q&A: What are the risks of using a mixing service?

What are the risks of participating in a mixing service? Should US citizens be worried about using these services? What are the risks for the operators of these services?

This question is from the February 2020 live Q&A for Patrons, which took place on February 29th, 2020. If you want early-access to talks and a chance to ask questions in the monthly live Q&As with Andreas, become a Patron:

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