That phone call came unexpectedly. A seasoned player received a crying call from a fan in the early morning. The other person had just come back from the police station, and their voice was full of fear: "My account is being investigated, they say it's related to fraudulent funds. Is it over?"

Having heard these stories many times, he only replied: "Stay calm, that doesn't mean you're breaking the law."

The most common misconception in the crypto world is equating "trading" with "crime." The truth isn't as frightening as it seems—there's no law against trading, but a clear bottom line is set: your assets are at your own risk, and no one will back you if something goes wrong. This logic is very much like "You can walk at night, but if you fall, no one will help you."

Later, the police asked very straightforward questions: "Why did you refund the money? Were you involved in something?" The response at critical moments determines the subsequent direction. Experienced people know that proactively negotiating a refund doesn't mean admitting guilt; rather, it's about fighting for the chance to unfreeze the account. Often, what you're giving up isn't real money but time and opportunities. Many people fall into emotional traps—impulsiveness or excessive anxiety often make things worse.

Regarding the rumors circulating online—"Cooperating with the police will leave a criminal record," "Cards will be permanently frozen"—it's actually situation-dependent. As long as you can prove you're not a suspect and actively cooperate, you generally won't get a criminal record. Level-one involved cards are indeed troublesome (all frozen after the central bank's notice), but level-two cards can usually be unfrozen after clearing suspicion.

The essence of the crypto world is high risk. Many players haven't understood the trend before being harshly taught by reality. Don't be naive enough to think that avoiding "dirty money" means everything is safe—most circulating funds are transferred through multiple hands, and you can't trace their source. That quick, high-profit opportunity may look tempting, but if you only realize the problem six months later, it’s already too late.

In this circle, those who last the longest aren't necessarily the ones making the most money, but those who stay alert, know how to avoid pitfalls, and stick to their bottom line. Don't chase after unclear gains; verify quick money first. Losing a little profit isn't scary, but losing safety is the real loss.