Just received 50,000 U and was quite pleased, but then a freezing notice and a call from the police pulled me from heaven into hell. This is not some movie scene, but a terrifying experience that many people in the cryptocurrency world have gone through.
Key Principle: Don't panic, follow the routine.
Once you panic, it's easy to make mistakes; we need to stay calm. The core is: do not touch the legal red line, speak the truth, and use the right methods to respond.
1. When facing police inquiries: 3 'absolutely do not admit' and 'must clarify' situations.
When asked if the transaction is illegal
Do not admit: 'I know this is illegal.' (Once you admit this, you are at a disadvantage.)
Must clarify: 'This is my own virtual property being handled. The law may not protect it, but it's far from money laundering or fraud. I have not disrupted financial order.'
When asked to return the full amount
Do not admit: 'I will return it all, right now!' (Being this straightforward might put you in a disadvantageous position.)
Must clarify: 'I am a “good faith acquirer”; how could I know there was an issue with where the money came from? I am willing to discuss a reasonable refund ratio with the victim under police coordination.'
When threatened with a criminal record for not cooperating
Do not admit: 'I am cooperating, please don’t arrest me!' (Makes you seem guilty.)
Must clarify: 'I have provided all the evidence I can and have been cooperating with the investigation. I am not a suspect, so where would a criminal record come from? Unless you categorize my card as a first-level involved card, don’t affect my other legal accounts.'
2. Ultimate Protection: 5 preventive measures (must do before transactions)
No matter how well you respond, it's better not to have issues in the first place. Spend a few minutes before making U to ensure protection:
Identity protection: Do not trade with “three-nos” (no real name, no transaction history, newly registered) accounts, the risk is too high.
Channel protection: Only choose reputable large platforms for guaranteed transactions, do not transfer privately.
Evidence protection: Chat records, transfer records, on-chain transaction hash values, none can be missed, save them in advance.
Fund protection: Use a dedicated card for transactions, transfer the funds out immediately once they come in, do not leave them.
Mentality protection: Do not be blinded by “high returns”; there aren’t that many good things waiting for you.
In the gray area of the cryptocurrency world, safety is the most important. Remember: doing protection in advance is much better than trying to remedy it afterward. By maintaining your bottom line, you can protect your wallet.