This time I’m really screwed—who could have predicted that transferring money from Alipay to Yu’e Bao and then buying USDT would get my account instantly locked?
My mind is full of questions: was it Alipay’s AI directly recognizing that I was buying crypto and triggering an alert, or was the seller’s account itself already marked as suspicious? If it’s the first case, that’s really scary—it means the system can accurately track the flow of funds, and from now on, even entering the market normally will require extreme caution. After all, C2C isn’t exactly safe to begin with, and if the other party’s account is tainted with illicit funds, you could get flagged along with them.
But if Alipay really can monitor USDT purchases in real time... then the reach of regulation is getting way too long. Soon you’ll have to be on edge just to make a simple transfer.
Honestly, I’m completely lost and have no idea how to avoid messing up like this again. Are there any experienced folks out there who can share what to do in this situation? How do you deal with this?
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HallucinationGrower
· 12-10 12:21
Oh no, I really hit a snag this time. C2C is just a trap.
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Alipay's risk control system is ridiculous; there's no way to dodge it.
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Instead of struggling with how to solve it, it's better to switch channels directly. OTC is inherently high-risk.
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Black accounts are really hard to prevent; I guess I just ran into one this time.
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Damn, even a simple transfer depends on luck, who will take care of this?
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That's why many people have already quit; it's too exhausting.
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If the other party's account is involved in gray-area funds, you’re also finished. This mechanism is totally messed up.
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Under real-name systems, there's simply no way out; monitored so tightly.
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Next time, can we just go directly on-chain? Don't play with fire here.
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Alipay's AI precise tracking is really powerful; even normal operations are difficult.
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MetaMisery
· 12-09 23:38
Let me be blunt, this is just risk control at work. Alipay is cracking down harder and harder on crypto-related activities.
Intermediaries are really not easy to deal with, and whether your counterpart is shady or not really depends on your own luck.
That's why experienced users use multiple small accounts to move funds around—if one account gets banned, it doesn't hurt.
It feels like it's getting harder for mainstream users to enter now, and bank cards are getting blocked more and more tightly.
Next time, try thinking from a different angle. Anyway, conventional channels are bound to hit a dead end sooner or later.
But to be honest, if you really get locked, don't expect an unlock anytime soon. The official stance on this is rarely relaxed.
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BtcDailyResearcher
· 12-09 18:25
This is troublesome. The counterparty account is probably problematic.
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Alipay has blocked all the routes this time. I was still thinking about how to operate.
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To put it simply, the system has gotten smarter. No matter how you try to circumvent it, it's useless.
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I tried this set of tricks before too, but now I’m much more cautious. Time to change strategies.
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Blacklisted accounts are really hard to guard against. Who knows if the other side was flagged long ago.
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I think there must be a problem with one link in this chain, not necessarily because Alipay is so smart.
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Don’t operate like this next time, it’s too obvious, bro.
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Once the account is locked, it’s basically over. Getting through the review probably won’t be easy.
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Risk control keeps getting upgraded, and it’s getting harder and harder to get in.
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SocialAnxietyStaker
· 12-09 18:21
Damn, this is outrageous. Alipay is this ruthless now? Even a simple transfer can get sniped.
It's more likely that the other party is using a blacklisted account. C2C is basically a powder keg.
But seriously, this move is way too reckless. Time to change strategies.
Great, now the account's frozen, it's probably going to be a hassle for a while.
Honestly, should've known earlier—the longer the funding chain, the easier it is to get flagged.
How to fix this? Bro, are you asking me or the risk management system?
Serves you right. You insisted on doing it this way, now just wait to get frozen.
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FlatTax
· 12-09 18:15
Ha, that's why I use cold wallets now. Centralized exchanges are too risky.
The other party is likely using a blacklisted account; most cases of Alipay being locked are because of this.
Basically, there are just too many people buying USDT, and the risk control system has long since started playing dumb.
These days, even simple transfers can get flagged. It's really discouraging.
Just switch to another channel. OTC is outdated; we need to think of new methods.
Or just lay low for a few months and wait for things to calm down.
Getting your account locked is routine now; just file an appeal properly.
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TokenUnlocker
· 12-09 18:13
Oh no, this is exactly why I don’t dare use Alipay anymore, it’s way too sensitive.
There’s actually a pretty high chance the other party’s account is blacklisted, I’ve been burned like that before.
Just try a different approach, after all the trouble it’s still best to be cautious.
Alipay’s risk control system is really getting more and more ridiculous.
This round really didn’t go smoothly, remember to diversify your operations next time.
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MoneyBurnerSociety
· 12-09 18:10
Another negative alpha warrior is born. Congratulations on making it to the professional retail investor list.
This time I’m really screwed—who could have predicted that transferring money from Alipay to Yu’e Bao and then buying USDT would get my account instantly locked?
My mind is full of questions: was it Alipay’s AI directly recognizing that I was buying crypto and triggering an alert, or was the seller’s account itself already marked as suspicious? If it’s the first case, that’s really scary—it means the system can accurately track the flow of funds, and from now on, even entering the market normally will require extreme caution. After all, C2C isn’t exactly safe to begin with, and if the other party’s account is tainted with illicit funds, you could get flagged along with them.
But if Alipay really can monitor USDT purchases in real time... then the reach of regulation is getting way too long. Soon you’ll have to be on edge just to make a simple transfer.
Honestly, I’m completely lost and have no idea how to avoid messing up like this again. Are there any experienced folks out there who can share what to do in this situation? How do you deal with this?