Is It True to Exchange Pi Coin for a Mercedes-Benz?
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This is true. A Mercedes-Benz dealership in Yantai, Shandong Province, has launched a project allowing customers to exchange Pi Coin for a Mercedes-Benz. Below is some relevant information about Mercedes-Benz: Name Meaning: 'Mercedes' means happiness, signifying that the cars produced by Daimler will bring happiness to their owners. Mercedes-Benz, a German automotive brand, is considered one of the most successful premium car brands in the world, renowned for its perfect technical level, stringent quality standards, innovative capabilities, and a series of classic coupe models. Noble Products: Currently, it mainly produces C-Class (mid-range sedans and coupes), E-Class (high-end sedans and coupes), S-Class (luxury sedans and coupes), and G-Class (SUV off-road vehicles).
My neighbor fell for this scam last year! He was mining PI coins on his phone every day and later saw an ad claiming they could be exchanged for a Mercedes. Excited, he contacted the seller, only to be told he needed to pay a 5,000 yuan ‘verification fee.’ After paying, he was immediately blocked. PI coins aren’t even listed on legitimate exchanges now, so they can’t be converted into cash. A Mercedes-Benz 4S店 salesperson clearly told me they only accept RMB or bank loans—they don’t recognize any virtual currencies. These scams first trick you into believing the coins are valuable, then gradually con you out of fees. If you really want to buy a Mercedes, saving up or getting a loan is the right way—there’s no such thing as a free lunch.
I keep seeing these ads on short video platforms, so I specifically asked a friend who works in automotive e-commerce. He said that manufacturer channels have never offered car purchases with virtual currency, and now even legitimate used car platforms don't accept Bitcoin. PI Coin doesn't even have any real value, and the cheapest Mercedes-Benz C-Class still costs over 300,000 yuan. What would the car dealers be after? These scams often make you pay a 'deposit' or 'tax' first, and in the end, you lose both your money and the car. I also checked the cases published by the China Consumers Association last year, and similar scams involved amounts exceeding ten million yuan. If you really want to change your car, it's more reliable to go directly to a 4S store to negotiate the price.