On a second-hand trading platform, a hilarious story has attracted widespread follow. A young man accidentally discovered that a seemingly ordinary one-cent coin could sell for an astronomical price on a certain second-hand platform. This discovery thrilled him, and he immediately dug out a pile of similar coins, labeling them as the 1998 version and listing them for sale at 288 yuan, hoping to make a considerable profit.



However, the development of events was beyond his expectations. Soon, he received a large number of private messages, but the content of these messages shocked him. The inquirers not only asked him for photos but even demanded some inappropriate private photos, and expressed a willingness to pay more for them. The young man immediately realized that something was wrong and quickly blocked the other party.

In the following days, he continuously received similar messages, mostly from same-sex buyers. Confused, he decided to investigate further and checked other sellers' posts. He was astonished to find that many buyers' addresses were concentrated in a specific city, and there were comments suggesting "the coin year is the year of birth." At that moment, he finally had an epiphany and realized that there were completely different intentions behind these transactions.

This experience allows young people to deeply understand the complexity of the second-hand market. What seems like an ordinary transaction on the surface may hide unexpected meanings and risks. This story not only showcases the potential pitfalls in online trading but also reminds people to remain vigilant when engaging in any form of online transactions.

This case has sparked people's thoughts on issues such as second-hand market regulation, cybersecurity, and the protection of personal privacy. While enjoying convenience, how to ensure the security and legality of transactions has become a topic worth discussing in depth.
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New_Ser_Ngmivip
· 08-13 08:15
Is there really such a cheeky operation?
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RektButStillHerevip
· 08-12 11:51
Laughing to death, the code has been exposed.
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FrontRunFightervip
· 08-12 11:51
another dark forest attack vector exposed... these marketplace exploits are getting more sophisticated smh
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0xDreamChaservip
· 08-12 11:46
Is there such a thing?
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gas_guzzlervip
· 08-12 11:31
Finally understood what those coins mean...
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