I Got Scammed Out of $4,000 in a P2P Crypto Trade — Learn From My Mistake 💔


I never imagined this would happen to me — but it did. I lost $4,000 in a peer-to-peer (P2P) crypto scam on Binance. Sharing this is hard, but if it can help even one person stay safe, it’s worth it.



🚨 How It Happened:


I listed some USDT for sale on Binance’s P2P platform. A buyer reached out — everything looked legit:


✅ Verified account

✅ High trade success rate (97%+)

✅ Tons of positive feedback


They sent a screenshot showing they made the payment — complete with transaction ID, timestamp, and all the details.


I believed it.

I clicked “Confirm Receipt.”

That one click cost me everything.



😨 Then Reality Hit:


⏳ Minutes went by — no money.

⏳ An hour — still nothing.

💣 I called my bank — no incoming transfer at all.

❌ I contacted Binance — but since I already confirmed the transaction, they couldn’t help.

🧊 Tried to reach the buyer — blocked immediately.

Gone.



💡 What I Did Wrong:



  • I trusted a screenshot instead of checking my bank account


  • I rushed to finish the deal


  • I ignored my gut feeling — and paid the price



🔐 Here’s What You NEED to Do in P2P Trades:



  2. Never confirm until you see the funds in your bank, not just a screenshot


  4. Screenshots can be faked in seconds


  6. If someone’s pushing you to hurry, walk away — legit buyers don’t pressure



I lost $4,000 over a few minutes of carelessness.

Now I know better.

I hope you never have to learn the same way.



Have you ever been scammed or had a close call?

Let’s share and help protect each other in this space. 💬👇