Recently, a new scam has emerged in the virtual currency market, causing countless investors to suffer huge losses, which has attracted widespread attention and vigilance.
I almost fell for this scam! A stranger contacted me via WeChat, claiming that he urgently needed to buy "oil" (virtual currency), and showed me a seemingly normal Alipay transfer record, and the money was successfully received.
Since I had several successful transactions before, I believed it and transferred the "oil" to the address he provided. However, a few hours later, he contacted me on the grounds that he had not received the money and questioned whether I had transferred it to the wrong address.
After further investigation, I discovered the truth behind this trap: the scammer purchased the "oil" through a so-called "over-the-counter acceptor".
The scammer took advantage of the loophole that the payer's real name is invisible when transferring money through Alipay and made payments through other accounts, making me mistakenly believe that the money had arrived.
They took the opportunity to steal the "oil" from me. This was a carefully planned scam.
Once you realize you've been scammed, the money and the "oil" are gone without a trace.
Even if you call the police for help, the police can only track the flow of funds and it is difficult to help recover the losses. Worse still, if the seller cannot provide effective evidence, it may result in double losses, losing both the goods and the funds.
How should we protect ourselves from this insidious scam? When selling virtual currency, be sure to ask the buyer to provide detailed transfer records and identity verification information to ensure that the other party is the real payer.
When using WeChat to communicate, be sure to verify that the other party's real-name authentication information is consistent with the name of the transfer; when using Alipay, also carefully check the payer's information. Most importantly, resolutely refuse to accept third-party payments to avoid unnecessary risks.
When choosing an OTC acceptor or guarantor, be sure to choose carefully! Don't end up losing both money and goods because of greed for cheapness. Prices in the market are usually transparent. If you encounter an abnormally outrageous price, you must remain highly vigilant, as it may be a trap set by scammers.
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