Some scammers pretend to be Deriv staff or copy the nicknames of trusted P2P users to trick you into releasing funds.

To stay safe:

• Deriv will never email or message you to complete a P2P transaction.
• Always verify the verification badge on the trader’s profile before trading.
• Double-check nicknames — scammers may use similar names to impersonate trusted merchants (e.g. Dams1234 vs Dems1234).
• Follow and trade only with merchants you trust on Deriv P2P.
• Verify usernames and sender emails carefully.
• Don’t share off-platform contact details (e.g. WhatsApp, Telegram).
• Pay only using the listed method and confirm the payer’s name matches their verified Deriv profile.

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