⚠️ Attention Pakistanis! Beware of P2P Scams! ⚠️
P2P (Peer-to-Peer) trading on apps like Binance, JazzCash, or EasyPaisa can be risky. Scammers are actively targeting Pakistanis. Protect yourself!
How Scams Happen:
1. Fake Buyers/Sellers:
* They contact you offering great deals (very high or low prices).
* They pressure you to trade quickly.
* They might have fake profiles with stolen pictures or good (but fake) reviews.
2. The Payment Lie:
* Most Common Scam: The scammer says they sent money (via bank transfer, JazzCash, EasyPaisa, etc.) and shows you a FAKE screenshot as proof.
* NEVER release your crypto or goods just because they show a screenshot! Check YOUR OWN BANK APP or WALLET. If the money isn't actually in your account, IT'S A SCAM.
3. Bank Payment Tricks (Chargeback/Fraud):
* They really send money from a stolen bank account* or hacked mobile wallet.
* You release the crypto or goods.
* Later, the real owner reports the transaction as fraud. The bank takes the money back from you. You lose your crypto/goods AND the money!
4. Verify First" Scams:
* They ask for your login details, OTP (One-Time Password), secret codes, or to "verify" something by clicking a link. NEVER share these! This is how they steal your entire account.
5. Fake Customer Support:
* Scammers pretend to be from Binance, JazzCash, EasyPaisa, or banks via WhatsApp, SMS, or call.
* They say there's a problem with your trade or account and ask for your details or money to "fix" it. Real companies NEVER ask for passwords or OTPs.
How to Stay Safe:
* USE ONLY THE OFFICIAL P2P PLATFORM CHAT: Talk and trade ONLY within the app (e.g., Binance chat). Avoid WhatsApp, SMS, or calls for the deal.
* CHECK YOUR ACCOUNT YOURSELF: **NEVER trust screenshots!** Open YOUR own bank app, JazzCash app, or EasyPaisa app. **Only release crypto/goods when you SEE the money CLEARLY in YOUR account.
* BEWARE OF "TOO GOOD" DEALS: If the price seems much better than others, it's probably a trap.
* NEVER SHARE SECRETS: Never give passwords, PINs, OTPs, 2FA codes, or secret phrases to anyone, ever. No real company asks for these.
* VERIFY PAYER'S NAME: On the P2P platform, make sure the name of the person sending money matches the name on the P2P order exactly. If it doesn't, CANCEL the trade.
* DON'T RUSH: Scammers pressure you. Take your time. If something feels wrong, STOP.
* RESEARCH THE USER: Check their trade history and reviews on the platform. Brand new accounts or few trades are riskier.
* IGNORE CUSTOMER SUPPORT CONTACTING YOU FIRST: If someone calls/msg claiming to be support, hang up/delete. Contact the company ONLY through their *official* website/app channels.
Remember: Once crypto is sent, it's GONE FOREVER. Banks can reverse fraudulent payments, leaving you with nothing.
Stay Alert! Protect Your Money!
Share this with friends and family using P2P.
If Scammed:
1. Report it to the P2P platform e.g., Binance immediately WITH proof chats, transaction IDs.
2. Report it to the FIA Cyber Crime Wing (https://fia.gov.pk/cyber-crime-wing).
3. Report it to your bank or mobile wallet provider JazzCash, EasyPaisa.
Stay safe out there! Don't let scammers steal your hard-earned money. 👍