🚨 I Lost $4,000 to a “Trusted Buyer” — and It Was All My Fault 💔💸
It’s hard to say this publicly, but if it helps even ONE person stay safe, it’s worth it.
🧾 A few months ago, I listed $USDT for sale on P2P.
I got a request from a buyer with a 97% completion rate and lots of positive reviews.
He looked completely legit. ✅
He sent me a payment receipt — perfect formatting, even had the transaction ID.
I thought, "The bank transfer is on the way."
So, I clicked “Confirm.”
Minutes passed. Then hours.
Still no money.
I called the bank — they said no transfer was ever made.
And Binance? They couldn’t help — I had already marked the order as complete. 😞
I messaged the buyer again.
Blocked. Disappeared.
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⚠️ Where I Messed Up:
• I confirmed the payment before the money actually arrived
• I trusted a screenshot — anyone can fake that in 2 minutes
• I ignored my gut feeling — it all felt rushed, but I went ahead anyway
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💡 Real Tips to Avoid This Trap:
1️⃣ NEVER click “Confirm” until you see the money in your account
2️⃣ Don’t trust screenshots — trust your bank
3️⃣ If they’re rushing you, that’s a red flag 🚩
I lost $4,000 trying to save 4 minutes.
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💬 Be patient. Be paranoid.
Because in P2P, one mistake can cost everything.
