Recently, the backend has been bombarded with questions about “how to buy stablecoins without encountering dishonest merchants.” When I opened it, I found all were tales of blood and tears: some were tricked by merchants into adding corporate WeChat and were blacklisted after sending red envelopes; others transferred money only to be told by the merchant “I didn’t receive it,” and when the platform intervened, they found that the other party’s receiving account had nothing to do with the certification information — these unscrupulous merchants' tricks are even more disgusting than the BTC price needle!
As someone who has been in the crypto space for 8 years, I must clarify today: those merchants who only let you add them privately, only accept red envelopes, and refuse any platform transfers are 100% trying to take advantage of you! Don’t think that “low-price discounts” and “instant transfers” are enticing; while you focus on their price difference, they are focused on your principal. You lost this game the moment you added them on corporate WeChat!
First, expose the 3 deadly tricks of dishonest merchants; who would dare to fall into the trap after reading this?
“Corporate WeChat = shield of exemption”? It's pure self-deception! Don’t be fooled by the name “Corporate WeChat”; registering for a corporate WeChat is now easier than buying a cup of milk tea, which does not prove the merchant's legitimacy. These merchants avoid communication through the platform because they fear chat records will be retained — once you send a red envelope, they can block you and delete the records, making it hard for you to provide evidence of “transaction consent” during subsequent rights protection; even the platform will find it difficult to help you!
“Only accepting red envelopes = afraid of leaving traces,” deeply scheming to the core! Here’s the key point: why do merchants insist on “red envelopes” and resolutely refuse transfers? Because transfers can include remarks like “purchase stablecoins,” leaving a trace of the fund's flow, while red envelopes can easily be legally recognized as “voluntary gifts”! Once something goes wrong, merchants can brazenly say, “you voluntarily sent me a red envelope, it has nothing to do with the transaction,” and you won’t have anywhere to cry — this trick is more ruthless than contract liquidation, directly leaving you with nothing!
“Certified name ≠ payment name,” accountability is like finding a needle in a haystack! Many people think that certified merchants on the platform are safe, which is a big mistake! Some merchants use someone else's identity to get certified; the actual WeChat/Alipay receiving payments might belong to someone else, and when you try to protect your rights, the platform can't trace the funds' connection, and the merchant will directly blame you, saying “that’s not my money received,” and you won't even know who the defendant is. Isn’t this just blatant fraud?
An effective pitfall avoidance guide tested by veterans; follow it and you can avoid 99% of the pitfalls!
Absolutely do not engage in private transactions; all communication must remain on the platform! Regardless of whether the merchant claims “private discounts of 5%” or “slow platform chat,” refuse unequivocally! Legitimate transactions must be conducted on the platform, using the platform's secured channels. Even if it means paying more in fees, at least your funds are protected — Remember: anyone who asks you to add them on WeChat, QQ, or corporate WeChat should be directly passed; do not give dishonest merchants any chance to scheme against you!
Only choose merchants whose “real-name payment matches” and reject red envelopes and unfamiliar accounts! Always check the merchant's certification information before trading: insist that they provide a payment account that matches the platform's certified name and resolutely do not send red envelopes or transfer to unfamiliar accounts! Immediately take screenshots after transferring, including chat records, transfer receipts, and merchant information, to form a complete evidence chain.
Avoid the “low-price trap”; any price more than 3% below market value is a pitfall! The price difference for stablecoins is inherently small, and legitimate merchants' quotes stay within ±1% of market value. If you encounter a merchant claiming “5% lower than market price” or “instant transfer without queuing,” don’t hesitate to walk away — this is like a street vendor selling “gold necklaces for 100 bucks”; it’s either counterfeit or a trap, and being greedy for small savings will lead to significant losses!
Prioritize choosing “officially guaranteed merchants on the platform” and refuse personal individual transactions! The “officially guaranteed merchants” on top trading platforms have undergone strict reviews, and funds are held in trust by the platform. If problems arise during the transaction, the platform will intervene for rights protection. Try to avoid trading with individual users, even if they claim “I can't use it all and want to transfer,” as it could be a scam — you never know if the person on the other side of the screen is genuinely transferring or waiting to take advantage of you.
Finally, let me say something from the heart:
Making money in the crypto space is already difficult; don’t let dishonest merchants use vile tricks to steal your hard-earned money! Remember: the core of trading is “safety,” not “low price” or “speed.” It’s better to spend a little more time finding legitimate channels than to harbor lucky thoughts and fall into traps. Follow me @链上标哥 , and don’t get lost!
