This is hard to share, but if my story prevents even one person from falling into the same trap, it’s worth it.
What Happened?
A few months ago, I listed $USDT for sale on a P2P platform. A buyer with a 97% completion rate and multiple positive reviews reached out—seemed completely trustworthy. ✅
He sent a fake payment receipt (complete with a transaction ID), and I, assuming it was legit, clicked "Confirm."
But the money never arrived.
I waited… minutes turned to hours. I checked with my bank—**no transfer was ever made.** By then, it was too late:
- The buyer blocked me and disappeared.
- The platform couldn’t reverse the trade since I’d already marked it as complete.
⚠️ Where I Went Wrong:
- Confirmed too fast – I didn’t wait for the funds to actually hit my account.
- Trusted a screenshot – Fake receipts take seconds to make.
- Ignored the red flags – The buyer rushed me, but I ignored my gut feeling.
💡 How to Avoid This Scam:
1️⃣ NEVER confirm payment until the money is in your account.
2️⃣ Screenshots mean NOTHING – only trust real bank notifications.
3️⃣ Pressure = Scam. If they’re rushing you, walk away. 🚩
$4,000 gone—all because I tried to save 4 minutes.
💬 Stay Safe in P2P Trading:
- Be patient.
- Be paranoid.
- One mistake can cost you everything.
Don’t learn this lesson the hard way—like I did. 😔
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