P2P marketplace fraud often pushes victims off-platform to irreversible payment methods. Escrow or buyer-protection promises advertised on the listing frequently never apply to those off-platform payments.
Export on-platform chats before accounts are banned. Save listing URLs, usernames, escrow status screens and any instruction to pay via crypto, gift cards or direct transfer.
If the marketplace has a dispute process, file it with complete attachments and calendar any deadlines. Parallel bank or exchange notices should use the same dates and amounts.
Off-platform payments should be traced as ordinary wires or crypto transfers. The marketplace identity trail and the payment trail must be linked in one chronology for counsel.
Disclaimer: This article provides general information only. It is not legal advice and does not guarantee recovery in any matter.