Last week, I was in a bind — rent was due, and I decided to sell a bit of USDT on Binance P2P. A buyer with a seemingly clean profile messaged me almost instantly.
He said, “I’ve sent the payment, please release. I’m in a rush.” 😰
I checked my bank app — no alert, no deposit. He then sent a fake payment screenshot.
I almost fell for it.
But something felt... off.
So I took a closer look at his profile:
🚫 No verified badge
📉 Only 6 trades
❌ No meaningful reviews
⏱️ Last seen: 1 day ago
I waited five more minutes — still no payment. Then he started getting aggressive, accusing me of being the scammer.
That’s when it clicked: I was the target. 😓
🛡️ What Saved Me:
Always trade with users who have:
✅ A verified badge
⭐ 95%+ completion rate
📊 100+ trades
💬 Solid, detailed feedback
And most importantly:
Never release crypto until you've confirmed the money has actually hit your bank account. Screenshots mean nothing.
💔 I almost lost everything that day.
Let’s stay smart and safe when trading.