#BinanceSafetyInsights #BinanceSafetyInsights 🚨 URGENT: Protect Yourself from P2P Scams!
Dear Binance Community,
P2P trading offers a fast and easy way to buy and sell crypto—but it can also attract scammers. Stay alert and protect your funds by staying informed.
🔥 Common P2P Scams You Should Know About
1️⃣ “I Sent the Money, But Didn’t Get Crypto” (Buyer Scam)
What happens: You make a payment, but the seller disappears.
How to stay safe:
Only trade with verified users with high ratings and strong completion history.
Never confirm a trade as completed until the crypto is in your wallet.
Got scammed? File an appeal immediately—Binance can freeze the seller’s assets.
2️⃣ “Fake Payment Proof” (Seller Scam)
What happens: The buyer sends a fake screenshot or payment receipt.
How to stay safe:
Only release crypto after confirming payment has been received in your account.
Don’t fall for pressure tactics—take your time to verify.
3️⃣ “Let’s Move to WhatsApp/Telegram” (Off-Platform Scam)
What happens: Scammers try to shift the trade off Binance, removing safety measures.
How to stay safe:
Keep all communication and transactions within Binance P2P.
Report anyone suggesting off-platform contact immediately.
🛡️ 5 Golden Rules for Secure P2P Trading
1️⃣ Use Binance Escrow—release crypto only after full payment is confirmed.
2️⃣ Check User Ratings—prefer experienced, well-reviewed traders.
3️⃣ Save All Evidence—keep records of messages, payments, and transactions.
4️⃣ Avoid Too-Good-To-Be-True Offers—scammers often use unrealistic deals.
5️⃣ Enable Two-Factor Authentication—for added account security.
🚔 If You’ve Been Scammed:
Contact Binance Support without delay.
Share all relevant evidence (screenshots, chat history, payment info).
Warn other users to help protect the community.
Stay smart. Stay safe. Stay on Binance.
