⚠️ I lost $4000 in a peer-to-peer cryptocurrency scam - don't let this happen to you 💸😞
One of my friends told me
And I write this with a heavy heart, but if it helps even one person stay safe, it's worth it.
🗓️ A while ago, my friend...
He offered some USDT for sale on a P2P platform. Soon, a buyer reached out to him. He seemed completely reliable:
✅ 97% success rate
✅ Many positive reviews
✅ Verified identity
Sent him a payment receipt - it looked perfect, attached with the transaction ID and timestamp. Without reviewing, he clicked 'Confirm receipt'.
Then wait...
⏳ Minutes passed. Hours passed. The money is still missing.
I contacted the bank - they confirmed that no transfer was made.
I contacted Binance, but I had already confirmed the transaction, so they couldn't help.
Have you tried contacting the buyer?
I was blocked. Disappeared. 👻
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💔 Where did I go wrong (learn from this):
✅ Believed a screenshot instead of checking his bank account.
✅ I confirmed the transaction without seeing the amount.
✅ Ignored his gut feeling because he was in a hurry to complete the transaction.
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🚨 How to keep yourself safe when trading peer-to-peer:
1️⃣ Never confirm payment unless the money is in your account.
2️⃣ Don't trust screenshots - they can be faked in seconds. Wait for bank alerts or app confirmations.
3️⃣ If someone tries to rush you, walk away. Real buyers don't pressure you.
I lost $4000 in minutes - because I was impatient.
💬 Take your time. Double-check everything. This might save you from losing it all.
Let's look out for each other. 🙏
Stay safe
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