Hello, crypto people! 😎 Today we will talk about an unpleasant, but unfortunately common fraud scheme - a triangle. In P2P trading, this type of fraud is common, and if you fall for it, you can find yourself in the center of a financial showdown. But don't worry, I will tell you how to avoid this trap!
How does a triangle work? 🎲
There are three parties involved in this scheme: the P2P trader, the victim, and the scammer. Here's how it works:
1. A scammer posts an ad for sale, for example, an iPhone at a very tasty price on the platform
2. The victim finds the ad and agrees to buy the product. The fraudster gives her the details for transferring the money.
3. This is where you, the P2P trader, come into the picture. The scammer buys cryptocurrency from you and gives your details to the victim as payment.
4. The victim transfers money to your card, thinking that he is paying for an iPhone.
5. You send crypto to a scammer without realizing you've fallen into a trap. 😱
6. In the end: the fraudster disappears, the victim does not receive the phone, and you are faced with an unpleasant conversation with the police. 📞
How to avoid falling into this trap? 🕵️♂️
To avoid becoming a participant in a fraudulent scheme, follow simple but important rules:
1. Check profiles on the P2P exchange. The user must be registered for at least 30 days and have at least 100 orders. Binance provides a special filter for such conditions - be sure to use it. 🔍
2. Specify the conditions in the ad: "Payment from third parties is not accepted." This will help avoid situations where money comes from unknown people. ✋
3. If the money did come from a third party, ask for proof. For example, ask for a photo of the sender's card or transfer them 1 ruble with the comment: "The last transfer was a debt repayment, I have no claims." Fraudsters often disappear after such requests. 😎
4. Do not transfer money back until you receive instructions from the support team. Any actions must be agreed with the platform to protect yourself. 🚨
And finally...
P2P trading is a great opportunity, but you always need to stay on your toes. Only trade with trusted users, set strict terms, and be vigilant. And if you find yourself in a difficult situation, start an appeal process and contact the support service for help.
Good luck with your trades and be careful!
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