🚨 How I Lost $4,000 to a "Trusted Buyer" — My Costly Mistake 💔

This is hard to share, but if my story prevents even one person from falling into the same trap, it’s worth it.

What Happened?

A few months ago, I listed $USDT for sale on a P2P platform. A buyer with a 97% completion rate and multiple positive reviews reached out—seemed completely trustworthy. ✅

He sent a fake payment receipt (complete with a transaction ID), and I, assuming it was legit, clicked "Confirm."

But the money never arrived.

I waited… minutes turned to hours. I checked with my bank—**no transfer was ever made.** By then, it was too late:

- The buyer blocked me and disappeared.

- The platform couldn’t reverse the trade since I’d already marked it as complete.

⚠️ Where I Went Wrong:

- Confirmed too fast – I didn’t wait for the funds to actually hit my account.

- Trusted a screenshot – Fake receipts take seconds to make.

- Ignored the red flags – The buyer rushed me, but I ignored my gut feeling.

💡 How to Avoid This Scam:

1️⃣ NEVER confirm payment until the money is in your account.

2️⃣ Screenshots mean NOTHING – only trust real bank notifications.

3️⃣ Pressure = Scam. If they’re rushing you, walk away. 🚩

$4,000 gone—all because I tried to save 4 minutes.

💬 Stay Safe in P2P Trading:

- Be patient.

- Be paranoid.

- One mistake can cost you everything.

Don’t learn this lesson the hard way—like I did. 😔

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