Scam patterns
OTC escrow impersonation
A supposed neutral escrow is controlled by a participant or accomplice.
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Overview
A supposed neutral escrow is controlled by a participant or accomplice.
Why it matters
Fake transaction proofs create the appearance of settlement.
What to check
Verify the escrow entity and multisig rules; screenshots are not finality.