Once the seller confirms payment receipt and releases the cryptocurrency, the assets are transferred to the buyer and escrow protection ends.
If cryptocurrency is released before payment is actually received, recovering the asset through the platform becomes extremely difficult. For this reason, payment receipt should only be confirmed after the funds have been fully credited.
How a P2P Order Works
In EMCD P2P, the process works as follows:
The buyer opens an order through an advertisement and receives the payment details
The seller’s cryptocurrency is locked in escrow
The buyer sends the payment
The seller verifies that the funds have been received
The seller confirms receipt of the funds and releases the cryptocurrency
The most important step is verifying that the funds have actually been received. Cryptocurrency should never be released before the funds have been fully credited.
Risks of Confirming an Order Without Receiving Payment
If cryptocurrency is released before payment is received, the following risks may occur:
The funds may never arrive
The buyer may provide a fake payment confirmation
The transfer may later be reversed or disputed
The buyer may transfer only part of the required amount
Once payment receipt is confirmed, the cryptocurrency is no longer protected by escrow.
Common Fraud Scams
Fake Payment Confirmation
The buyer sends a screenshot, PDF file, or banking notification even though the funds were never actually transferred.
Pressure and Urgency
The buyer pressures the seller to release the cryptocurrency immediately and claims the order will otherwise be cancelled or penalized.
Do not confirm the order before verifying the payment.
Fake Paid Status
The buyer marks the order as Paid before actually sending the funds. Paid status does not confirm that the funds have been received.
Partial Payment
The buyer sends only part of the payment and requests release of the full cryptocurrency amount.
How to Stay Safe
Verify incoming funds only through the banking app or payment service
Do not rely on screenshots or messages in the order chat
Do not release cryptocurrency until the full amount has been credited
Verify that the sender’s name matches the information provided in the order
Open a dispute if any suspicious activity is detected
Important Information
Paid status is set by the buyer and does not confirm that the transfer was completed
The platform does not track fiat transfers between users
Responsibility for verifying payment always remains with the seller
In EMCD P2P, payment is considered confirmed only after the funds have actually been received.