know that coinbase is now a 1.6billion dollar company and pandas site has a QR code u scan on your phone if u use a phone app...BOOM.. bitcoin sent...
Direct sends like that, especially tied to your phone? Ouch.
Not a great idea from the USA. Honestly, this is only slightly more difficult to trace than writing them a personal check.
A few intermediary steps to protect your ID are in order in my opinion. Depends on your paranoia level though.