Watching My Friend Get Scammed Changed How I Trade Forever
Last Tuesday night, my buddy Jake messaged me in a panic. He'd just lost $3,200 selling USDT - and the way it happened would make your blood boil.
Jake's buyer seemed perfect - verified profile, quick responses. They sent what looked like a flawless bank transfer receipt the moment Jake shared his wallet address. Trusting, he released the USDT immediately.
Two hours later - no funds. The "confirmation" was photoshopped. The buyer's profile vanished like smoke. My experienced trader friend got taken by the oldest trick in the book.
Here’s what I taught him that night to avoid this from happening again:
1️⃣ If payment doesn't show in your actual bank app within 3 minutes, assume it's fake.
2️⃣ Mismatched sender names = instant dealbreaker.
3️⃣ Real buyers never say "HURRY!" That's always your cue to walk away.
The scary part? This almost happened to me last month. Now we both triple-check every trade. Stay safe out there guys ✌️