### **My P2P Nightmare: Paid for a Canceled Order, Now the User Is Gone**
📌I want to share a critical warning from my own recent experience. I just became a victim of a P2P scam that exploits a dangerous loophole, and I'm sharing this to prevent others from falling into the same trap.
L⚪Here's exactly what happened:
📌I initiated a P2P trade and sent the payment for the crypto. But before I could receive my crypto, the seller **suddenly canceled the order**.
📌I was shocked. I had proof of payment and had fulfilled my side of the deal. I immediately messaged the user in the P2P chat, but they stopped responding. The order was gone, the funds were gone, and the user was gone.
📌This isn't an accident. It's a calculated scam that preys on a user's trust and the fast-paced nature of crypto trading.
⚪### **How This Scam Works**
📌This particular scam is a form of "pay-to-canceled-order" fraud. The scammer's goal is to get you to send money for a trade that is no longer valid.
* **The Lure:** The scammer initiates a trade with you.
* **The Trap:** You send the payment to their bank account, as you're supposed to.
* **The Execution:** Immediately after you've paid, the scammer cancels the order.
* **The Result:** The order is no longer active on the platform, and the scammer now has your fiat money without having to release any crypto. The platform's escrow system, which holds the crypto, is no longer tied to a valid trade. When you try to message them, they simply go silent, because they've already completed their fraud.
⚪### **What You Must Do Immediately**
📌If this happens to you, don't panic. Take these steps immediately to try and recover your funds:
1. **Do Not Send More Money:** The scammer might reappear with a story about a "glitch" and ask you to send the money again for a new order. **Never do this.**
2. **Gather Evidence:**
3. **File an Appeal/Dispute:**
4. **Contact Your Bank:**
⚠️This scam is a stark reminder that even in P2P, vigilance is your most powerful tool. Always be aware of the status of your order, and never send money for a canceled or expired trade. Your money is your responsibility.
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