you should confirm after you have actually entered, not based on a screenshot but based on your actual balance

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:

Never confirm until you see the funds in your bank, not just a screenshot
Screenshots can be faked in seconds
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. 💬👇