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#EstafasP2P Watch out for this new P2P scam technique!!!!
I almost lost 100$ in a P2P scam attempt on Binance and another P2P exchange.
I received an order for 100$ on Binance. The buyer confirmed the payment and asked me to release the funds. When I received the money, I was about to release it when I asked for proof of payment. They just sent the transfer reference. Since I received the money and the name matched, I released it.
A few minutes later, another person placed an order for 100$ with me on another P2P exchange where they had the same trader name. They marked the order as paid without making any payment. I asked them to pay or provide proof for verification. They launched a dispute and provided a screenshot of the payment that was exactly the same as the previous payment I received for the Binance offer. Fortunately for me, I had that reference from the Binance transaction, so I won the dispute.
From now on, I always ask for proof of payment like a screenshot.
Tips to avoid this:
- Try not to use the same trader name across different platforms
- Always request clear proof of payment (you can make this mandatory when creating your offer)
- Avoid third-party payments