2026-01-14 19:21:00

Received a stranger's call claiming abnormal bank card transactions, suspected money laundering, and requesting cooperation with the investigation? Even seasoned crypto enthusiasts would be startled. But the more important thing is to stay calm — many scams take advantage of people's panic. Master these three response tips to cooperate with legitimate investigations while protecting your wallet and information security.

**Level 1: Clarify the nature of the transaction and stay firm**

When asked about the legality of your transactions, you can say: "I conduct virtual currency trading through a legitimate platform, which is compliant personal trading, but I cannot confirm the source of the other party's funds. If it involves suspicious accounts, I am fully willing to provide all transaction records and proof." This clearly states your position, shows sincerity, and prevents being induced into admitting unnecessary responsibility.

**Level 2: Be immediately alert if asked to transfer funds — this is a key scam signal**

If the other party demands "immediate return of funds to a designated account" or "advance compensation," refuse on the spot. The correct response is: "I cooperate with the investigation, but any fund handling must go through legal procedures. I can organize transaction screenshots and account details immediately." — Remember this ironclad rule: genuine law enforcement will never ask you to transfer money privately. Requests for direct transfers are either scams or illegal operations.

**Level 3: Assess the situation and keep your footing**

If you accidentally receive illegal funds, usually only the related accounts will be frozen, and after providing evidence, you generally won't be held personally responsible; but if you knowingly participate in illegal transactions, the consequences can be severe. The key is to actively cooperate and keep all transaction evidence.

**Final practical tip**: Make it a habit in daily transactions — verify the identity of your trading partners, trace the source of funds, and verify the security of wallet addresses. In the virtual currency trading field, caution always beats quick profits. Those with strong security awareness are much less likely to fall into traps.

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ForkMonger

· 10h ago

nah honestly the whole "just stay calm" framing is optimistic fiction tbh... governance bodies literally weaponize panic as a control mechanism, they *want* you flustered so you slip up on the protocol level. the real move? understand the attack vectors before they even call.

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BitcoinDaddy

· 10h ago

Oh my, it's the same old story. I was wondering how someone would impersonate a bank and call me... But indeed, we should be cautious. You can tell it's a scammer the moment the transfer is made. This knowledge should have been popularized long ago to prevent people from falling for it in the group every day. Legal transactions are nothing to fear; just stay calm, and they can't scare me. Transferring money =必诈, everyone should remember this logic. After seeing so many cases, it's really just greed causing the trouble. Doing your homework means you won't be afraid; saving transaction screenshots has really saved many people.

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TokenCreatorOP

· 10h ago

Wow, I need to learn this set of scripts so I don't get fooled.

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LiquidityNinja

· 10h ago

Really needs to be alert, scammers are best at taking advantage of our panic moments. Hey, wait a minute, I agreed to private transfers and you just refused... I've heard this trick too many times. The key is to protect your wallet and not be fooled.

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AirdropHarvester

· 10h ago

Damn, it's so annoying. These kinds of calls come every now and then. --- As soon as I hear about transferring money, I hang up immediately. This trick is too old. --- I've gotten used to it long ago. I always keep a screenshot of all transfers. --- That judicial procedure is unbeatable. Scammers can never bypass it. --- No wonder so many people have been scammed recently. It seems that awareness of fraud prevention really needs to catch up. --- I'm genuinely afraid of accidentally receiving dirty money. --- Remember, the more urgent they are for you to transfer money, the more likely it's a scam. No exceptions.

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MagicBean

· 10h ago

Damn, here we go again with this routine. My friend was scared last week, haha.

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LidoStakeAddict

· 10h ago

Damn, I was really scared to death by this kind of phone call. I knew it was a scam the moment I was asked to transfer money. The key is not to panic; scammers thrive on your panic. Honestly, you should develop good habits regularly, or else you'll have no grounds to argue when you get caught in the crossfire. This move is brilliant, equivalent to giving everyone a mandatory lesson. Oh my God, I'm just afraid that one day I might actually receive such a call, and my mental resilience will collapse. As soon as a transfer request appears, you should hang up immediately—don't wait even a second. The crypto world is like this, full of unpredictable dangers. Brilliant, it's practically a textbook example of anti-fraud education. Just the second rule alone deserves a thumbs-up; it's really effective. My friend almost fell for it, but luckily, he saw similar warnings beforehand.

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