This is a BRUTAL and essential warning. Forget the 97% rating, forget the "Verified" badge—that's the BOMBSHELL here! Scammers are evolving, leveraging flawless profiles and high-pressure tactics to exploit trust.
The Golden Rule just changed: Your trust indicators are meaningless against a high-effort scammer. They didn't just fake a receipt; they exploited the psychology of trust that those good ratings create!
💥 Your Two Non-Negotiables for P2P Safety:
BANK ACCOUNT FIRST. PERIOD. The only "verification" is seeing the funds settled in your personal bank balance. A screenshot is less reliable than a flip of a coin.
RUSH = SCAM. Speed is a weapon in their arsenal. Slow down, check your bank, and ignore the FUD (Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt) they try to create.
Thank you for sharing this painful lesson. Let's make sure this story becomes the LAST time a "Verified" badge fools anyone! Stay safe, and remember: TRUST NO ONE, VERIFY EVERYTHING!