Scam patterns
Peer-to-peer payment reversals
A counterparty buys irreversible crypto with reversible fiat.
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Overview
A counterparty buys irreversible crypto with reversible fiat.
Why it matters
The payment is later disputed or traced to a compromised account.
What to check
Understand fiat finality and preserve identity, references and dispute records.