I thought I was being smart. I was selling USDT via P2P to avoid fees, get fast cash, and keep things flexible. But that one transaction turned into a nightmare Iโll never forget.
Hereโs what happened:
I listed my $USDT on P2P and got a buyer almost instantly. They seemed legit โ good ratings, fast communication. A few minutes later, they sent me a payment screenshot that looked perfectly real. Name matched. Bank matched. Amount matched.
Feeling rushed (and pressured), I released the crypto.
Then silence.
No money ever showed up in my bank. I contacted support. Too late. The buyer vanished, and I was left staring at a fake screenshot and an empty wallet.
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โ ๏ธ What I learned โ the hard way:
โ Never release crypto until YOU SEE the actual money in your bank account.
โ Donโt trust screenshots โ theyโre easy to fake with simple apps.
๐ต๏ธโโ๏ธ Scammers prey on trust, speed, and panic. If something feels rushed โ pause.
๐ Stick to verified users with solid track records and use platforms with escrow protection.
๐ Double-check payments with your bankโs app or helpline before releasing assets.
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This happened to me. It could happen to you. The crypto world rewards speed, but it punishes carelessness.
P2P is powerful โ but dangerous if you drop your guard.
Learn from my loss. Stay alert. Protect your funds. ๐ธ
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