P2P trading is powerful 💰
But one mistake can cost you your funds.
Many beginners lose money not because of the market… but because of scams.
Here are the 5 most common P2P traps you must avoid: 👇
1️⃣ Fake Payment Confirmation Scam
The buyer sends a fake screenshot showing payment sent.
🔴 You release crypto before checking your bank account.
💸 Result: You lose your crypto.
✅ Always confirm money in your bank/app — never trust screenshots.
2️⃣ “Payment Sent” But Actually Pending
Some scammers send payments that stay in pending status or can be reversed.
They pressure you:
“Release fast, I’m in a hurry!”
✅ Only release crypto after the payment is fully settled.
3️⃣ Third-Party Payment Trick
The name on the payment doesn’t match the buyer’s name.
This could be:
Stolen account
Fraud transfer
Chargeback risk
✅ Always ensure the payment name matches the P2P account name.
4️⃣ Moving the Deal Outside Binance
Scammer says:
“Let’s complete the trade on WhatsApp / Telegram.”
🚩 Big red flag.
Outside the platform, you lose escrow protection.
✅ Always keep communication and trade inside Binance.
5️⃣ Fake Customer Support Accounts
Scammers pretend to be Binance support and message you privately.
They may ask for:
Verification codes
Login details
“Unlock fee”
❌ Binance support will NEVER DM you first.
🔐 How to Stay Safe on P2P
✔️ Enable 2FA
✔️ Check payment carefully
✔️ Never share codes
✔️ Don’t rush trades
✔️ Use escrow protection
📌 Final Thought
P2P is safe when you follow the rules.
Most scams work because traders panic or rush.
Stay calm. Verify everything. Protect your funds. 💪
Have you ever faced a P2P scam attempt? Share your experience below 👇
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