That’s exactly why I always say: if someone is offering Bitcoin at a discount, it’s a red flag by default. Nobody sells below market price when they can just use an exchange – unless there’s something shady behind it.

Trusting friends or “friends of friends” doesn’t change the fact that stolen coins can get you into serious trouble, even if you didn’t know. And once you move them onto a centralized exchange with KYC, you’re basically pointing the finger at yourself.

It’s safer to just stick to reputable exchanges or P2P platforms where there’s at least some level of protection. Buying face-to-face with no guarantees is simply too risky nowadays.