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Fraud Prevention

How to identify and report fraud attempts.

๐Ÿšจ Recurring Paymentsโ€‹

What It Isโ€‹

Payment set up to repeat automatically on future dates (subscriptions).

How to Identifyโ€‹

Look for:

  • "Payment type: Automatic"
  • "Payment plan: Annual/Monthly"
  • "Recurring PIX" or "Automatic PIX"

What to Doโ€‹

  1. DO NOT complete the order
  2. Cancel the order
  3. Report on "Fraudes - Report" channel with order ID

If You Already Made the Recurring Paymentโ€‹

  1. Access your bank app
  2. Go to PIX โ†’ Scheduled
  3. Locate the recurrence
  4. Cancel/Delete
  5. Confirm with password/biometrics

๐Ÿšจ Bank Fraud Warningโ€‹

When It Appearsโ€‹

The bank may block the transfer showing:

"Your transfer was refused because it may be a scam"

What to Doโ€‹

  1. CANCEL the order immediately
  2. DON'T try to force the payment
  3. Report on "Fraudes - Report" channel with:
    • Order ID
    • Screenshot of bank message

๐Ÿšจ MED Fraud (Special Return Mechanism)โ€‹

What It Isโ€‹

Scammer makes PIX and then triggers MED at the bank claiming fraud, trying to get the money back.

How P2P.me Protectsโ€‹

  • User verification system
  • Time and value limits
  • Behavior analysis

How You Protect Yourselfโ€‹

  • Document everything (screenshots, receipts)
  • Complete orders only with receipt
  • Report suspicious behavior

How to Report Fraudโ€‹

Channel: "Fraudes - Report"โ€‹

When reporting, include:

  1. Order ID
  2. Screenshot of the situation
  3. Description of what happened

Reasons to Reportโ€‹

  • Recurring payment
  • Bank fraud warning
  • Suspicious behavior
  • Attempt to negotiate outside platform

โš ๏ธ Prohibitions That Characterize Fraudโ€‹

Auto-click / Botsโ€‹

  • Automation use is PERMANENT BAN
  • Includes: bots, scripts, extensions
  • Prize disqualification

Resolving Outside Protocolโ€‹

  • NEVER negotiate directly with client
  • All resolution must be via platform
  • Outside protocol = fraud = ban

Multiple Accountsโ€‹

  • 1 person = 1 account
  • Sharing accounts = ban
  • Operating for others = ban

Warning Signsโ€‹

๐Ÿšฉ Be Suspicious When:โ€‹

  • Client pressures to close quickly
  • Asks to resolve outside the app
  • Amount way off standard
  • Strange or insistent communication
  • Payment comes from third parties

โœ… Always Do:โ€‹

  • Verify if data matches
  • Wait for receipt
  • Follow standard process
  • Report any suspicion

Fraud Consequencesโ€‹

InfractionPenalty
Proven fraudPermanent ban
Stake loss100%
Unable to create new accountPermanent

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