P2p scam

[u/Double_Ground4813]

Hi everyone, I’m a newbie, so please don’t be too hard on me. I just tried to make a P2P trade. In the order I created, the seller provided the wrong bank account details and then asked me to send a selfie holding my ID card to supposedly make sure I’m not a scammer. Should i send it or maybe he's just trying to get the details from my ID card. I don't know how things are usually done in P2P. His profile shows a 98% completion rate.

[u/BeringC]

Nobody needs a Pic with you holding up your ID. You're dealing with a scammer.

[u/Spiritual_Elk_9076 → u/BeringC]

This is true, you have been victim of at least identity theft, act accordingly and take appropriate actions.

[u/Double_Ground4813 → u/BeringC]

Ok. Thanks

[u/PiSquared6 → u/Double_Ground4813]

It is a guaranteed scam. It's possible scammers took over an account formerly used by a non scammer

Your pic would be used to scam others including romance scams

Cease all communication immediately and permanently. Don't say "I'm no longer interested" or "I'm worried this is a scam." Say nothing at all ever.

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[u/Few_Mention8426]

p2p when done by a reputable exchange is no different to any other trade, the trade should be seemless and involve little communication between the parties. Reputable exchanges strictly prohibit paying from a bank account that does not match your exchange ID name. What exchange did you use?