# scamalert

The $LAB story proves one thing: manipulation is alive in crypto.
Pump the chart, attract FOMO, dump on retail. Same script, different token. #ScamAlert #LABCoin

I almost lost money because of “a slightly lower price” — and here’s how they lure you into a P2P trap
📌 💸 Just because it’s 50–100 VND/USDT cheaper… I almost lost all my money
👉 And many Vietnamese people are caught in this trap
That day I went to Gate.io to buy USDT as usual.
Browsing the list of sellers…
👉 I saw a merchant with a slightly better price
1: “Reasonably suspicious” price
This isn’t an unusually cheap deal ❌
But:
👉 cheap enough to make you suspicious
2: Payment is “split into parts”
After placing the order, the seller messages:
“Please help me transfer in 2–3 installments”

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 u