Caution: Fraud in P2P — Real Cases and Warning Signs to Watch Out For

Friends, please exercise maximum caution when conducting P2P transactions.
In this post, I will discuss schemes related to the use of fake escrow accounts, deliberate delays in providing payment details to force order cancellation, as well as many other scam tactics. This post will be useful not only for those browsing listings but also for makers.
Below are the most common schemes used by malicious actors:
1) Fraud with "escrow account" and fake proof of payment.
Malicious actors may ask you to confirm the order under the pretext that, after confirmation, assets will be credited to the exchange’s escrow account or wallet, and only then will fiat funds be credited to your bank account.
Additionally, scammers may send fake messages from supposedly support services (, adding emojis and fonts like "⚠️Support" or "Assistant P2P ✅" before each message: ).
In reality, this is a scam; never confirm an order until fiat funds have been received in your bank account. Also, do not rely on screenshots, payment receipts, SMS about fake account top-ups, or pressure from the counterparty. Always verify your personal bank account before releasing assets.
2) Fraud scheme "Triangle"
In this type of scam, three people are involved in the transaction: the P2P trader, the victim, and, of course, the scammer. The scammer looks for victims outside the exchange and, under fraudulent pretenses, asks you to transfer fiat funds to them.
How to avoid falling for this scam:
Make deals only with people who use personal cards; do not accept payments from third parties. The name on the exchange must match the name on the bank account.
If you receive payment from a different name than the one on the exchange, you can start an appeal process.
3) Conduct transactions only within the platform.
Scammers may ask you to move the conversation outside the platform (, mainly to Telegram ), to carry out the P2P deal.
After payment, messages are permanently deleted, and an appeal is filed for non-receipt of payment.
If you need to communicate with the counterparty, ensure all communication occurs exclusively in the P2P order chat on the platform.
The exchange is not responsible for any losses resulting from transactions outside the platform.
4) Additional fees or fake listing prices.
The scammer posts an ad with a high rate, and either in the ad description or in the P2P order chat, claims that a fee applies to your order or asks you to enter a lower rate.
Do not fall for the counterparty’s tricks; if they send you an amount less than specified in the order or ask to switch to another listing, you can start an appeal process.
5) Delay in providing payment details
The scammer does not specify payment details and asks you to wait for them in the chat.
They only send the details when the timer is about to run out so you don’t have time to pay.
How to avoid this:
Do not make a payment if you see little time left to complete the order; it’s better to cancel the order.
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