P2P (Peer-to-Peer) trading allows buyers and sellers to exchange crypto directly — but it's also a hotspot for scammers. Here’s a breakdown of the enemy tactics and your defense strategies
🎯 ENEMY TACTICS – HOW SCAMMERS STRIKE
1. Fake Payment Proof Attack
Scammer sends a fake screenshot or SMS claiming they’ve paid. No real money is sent, but they push you to release the crypto.
2. Third-Party Payment Trap
They convince someone else to pay you (maybe from a hacked account), and once the real owner reports it, you lose both money and crypto — plus legal trouble.
3. Chargeback Strike
They pay using credit card or PayPal, get the crypto, then file a chargeback saying it was fraud. You lose the money.
4. Identity Hijack
They use a stolen or faked ID to open a P2P account and trade with you. When caught, the real ID holder gets blamed — not the scammer.
🛡️ DEFENSE PROTOCOL – HOW TO AVOID P2P SCAMS
1. Use Only Trusted Platforms
Stick to exchanges like Binance, OKX, Bybit with Escrow systems — never deal off-platform.
2. Confirm Real Bank Transfer
Never trust screenshots. Always check your own bank account to confirm money is actually received before releasing crypto.
3. Accept Payments from Name-Matched Accounts Only
Make sure the sender’s name matches the verified name on the P2P platform. Third-party transfers = red flag.
4. Avoid Non-KYC Users
Do not deal with users who haven’t completed KYC (identity verification). No ID = no deal.
5. Don’t Fall for Sweet Profiles
Scammers use female names or 5-star reviews to gain trust. Stay alert. Trust no one blindly.
6. Never Go Off-Platform
No WhatsApp, Telegram, or direct calls. Scammers pull you away from platform protection.
⚠️ FINAL ORDERS – STAY ALERT
No refunds in crypto. One mistake, game over.
If it sounds too good to be true,
it’s a trap.
Your weapon: Caution + Verification.