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🔺 CRYPTO SCAM WARNING: My Wallet Showed Fake Funds! 🔺

Hey everyone,
I’m sharing this gut-wrenching experience to help you avoid falling into the same crypto scam trap I did.

📅 It happened last month.

I opened my crypto wallet to check my balance, expecting to see my recent paycheck deposited as USDT. But when I tried to withdraw, I got a shocking message:

“Pay a 20% activation fee to unlock your funds.” 😨

Confused, I checked my wallet—it showed funds! But something felt off. I contacted my wallet’s support team, and their response left me floored:

“Your wallet is connected to a fake custom node. The funds you see aren’t real.”

After hours of back-and-forth, I learned the truth. A scammer had tricked me into adding a “custom node” to my wallet, which displayed a fake balance. My real balance? Zero. The scammer was trying to extort me with a fake “activation fee.”

The worst part?
🔒 My paycheck never made it to my wallet, and I nearly sent more money to the scammer.

💡 What You Should Know Before Using Crypto Wallets:
1️⃣ Beware of “custom nodes”
• Never add a custom node unless it’s from a trusted, official source.
• Scammers use fake nodes to show fake balances that don’t exist on the real blockchain.

2️⃣ Verify your balance
• Always check your wallet address on a blockchain explorer to confirm your real balance.
• If the wallet shows funds but the blockchain doesn’t, it’s a scam.

3️⃣ Watch for red flags
• Anyone asking for “activation fees” or pushing you to add custom nodes is a scammer. Legit wallets don’t charge fees to access your funds.
• Be cautious of unsolicited messages, especially on Telegram or social media.

This scam broke my trust, but I’m sharing my story to protect others. I now use TokenPocket, a secure wallet with default nodes you can trust, and I always verify transactions on a blockchain explorer.

Learn from my mistake. Protect your funds. Stay cautious—trade smarter.

#CustomNodeScam #Cryptosafe #StayAlert #LearnFromExperience

P2P SCAM WARNING: My Bank Account Got Frozen 🔺
Hey everyone,
I’m sharing this painful experience in hopes it helps someone else avoid the same trap.
📅 It happened back in February.
I was out grabbing a quick bite and tried to pay via UPI—
Payment failed.
Tried again. Same error.
Something wasn’t right, so I called my bank.
Their reply left me speechless:
“Your account has been frozen due to suspicious transactions involving illegal funds.” 😨
After hours of panic and investigation, I finally uncovered the reason.
Someone I traded with on a P2P crypto platform had committed fraud.
Because I unknowingly received funds from that person, my account was flagged along with theirs—
Even though I had done nothing wrong.
The worst part?
🔒 My account is still frozen months later.
💡 What You Should Know Before Doing P2P Crypto Trades:
1️⃣ Avoid risky profiles
• Don’t trade with users who have fewer than 50 completed trades
• Avoid anyone with a completion rate under 95%
2️⃣ Match the names
• Make sure the sender’s bank account name matches their Binance (or crypto exchange) name exactly.
• Mismatches are a major red flag.
3️⃣ Be slow to trust, quick to verify
• Always double-check every detail before clicking “Transfer.”
• One wrong trade could freeze your account for months—or worse, forever.
This experience cost me dearly, but if it helps even one person stay safe, it’s worth sharing.
Learn from my mistake.
Protect your funds. Trade smart. Stay safe.
#P2PScam #CryptoSafety #StayAlert #LearnFromExperience #TrueStoryCrypto