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Safety

7 P2P scams and how escrow stops each one

Fake payment proofs, payments from strangers, off-platform deals: what they look like and exactly what to do.

Peerlyx team · 9 Oct 2026 · 2 min read
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  1. 01Getting startedWhat is P2P crypto trading? A beginner’s guide2 min read
  2. 02Country guidesHow to buy USDT with UPI in India, step by step3 min read
  3. 03Getting startedGetting started on Peerlyx: your first trade in 10 minutes2 min read
  4. 04Getting startedVerification levels explained: lift your trading limit2 min read
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Safety

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How to set up two-factor authentication (2FA) on Peerlyx

An authenticator app protects your trades and withdrawals. Set it up in two minutes.

Safety · 5 Oct
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What to do if a P2P trade goes wrong

Paid but nothing released? A trade expired after you paid? Here’s how disputes, appeals and reports work.

Safety · 4 Oct

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