Merchant Precautions
To ensure transaction security and provide a fair trading environment, all merchants must carefully read and follow the guidelines below.
1. Fraud-Related
Common Fraud Types
- Bank Card Fraud
- Forged transfer screenshots: Fraudsters fake screenshots without actually transferring funds to trick merchants into releasing coins.
- Fake SMS notifications: Fraudsters send forged bank SMS claiming successful transfers. Always verify the sender is an official bank number.
- Alipay Fraud
- Modified nickname: Fraudsters change their nickname to “Transferred XXX to you” to confuse merchants.
- Fake transfer screenshots: No actual transfer is made, only fake evidence is shown.
- Fake payment requests: Fraudsters initiate a request equal to the order amount to deceive merchants.
- WeChat Fraud
- Fake profile: Fraudsters copy your avatar/nickname to impersonate you.
- Forged screenshots: Fake transfer records to force merchants to release coins.
- Delayed payment: WeChat’s delayed settlement feature can be exploited. Only release coins after funds are confirmed.
How to Prevent Fraud
- Always confirm in official banking/Alipay/WeChat apps.
- Match payer name with order info.
- Transfer received funds promptly into a safe bank account.
How to Handle Fraud
- Immediately file an appeal, do not release coins.
- Contact buyer to cancel or complete payment.
- If you mistakenly released coins, contact support immediately to freeze the other party’s account.
- Stay cautious during peak trading.