🚩 New P2P Scam Tactics on Binance (2024-2025)
Fake Payment Proof
.Scammers send fake bank transaction receipts or edited screenshots to trick sellers into releasing crypto early.
Third-Party Payment Scam
.Buyer uses someone else’s bank account (often hacked or flagged). This puts the seller at risk of bank account freezing later.
Overpayment Trap
.Scammer "accidentally" sends more money and later demands the extra amount back, creating confusion and a window to scam you.
Account Freezing Scam
.Scammers deliberately send payments from accounts under investigation, leading to frozen accounts for sellers after they release the crypto.
Fake Binance Support
.Scammers pretend to be Binance customer service in chat or call during the trade, telling you to release funds early.
Chargeback/Dispute Scam
.After receiving the crypto, the buyer disputes the payment through reversible methods like credit cards or certain e-wallets.
🛑 How to Stay Alert and Avoid These Scams
✅ Release Crypto ONLY After Real Bank Confirmation
.Do not trust screenshots or chat promises. Confirm the money has cleared in your account.
✅ Reject Third-Party Payments
.Payment must come from the buyer’s verified name on Binance. If different — cancel the trade.
✅ Avoid Urgency Pressure
.Scammers will push you to "hurry up" or claim emergencies. Stick strictly to Binance’s escrow rules and timelines.
✅ Check Buyer’s Trade History
.Avoid buyers with low completion rates, few trades, or bad reviews.
✅ Avoid Reversible Payment Methods
.Use direct bank transfers, avoid PayPal, credit cards, or any method that allows chargebacks.
✅ Communicate ONLY on Binance Chat
.Do not move to WhatsApp, Telegram, or email — scammers often try to shift communication to avoid Binance monitoring.
✅ Stay Updated
.Regularly read Binance’s P2P Security Tips and scam alerts. New scams emerge, and Binance updates the community.