Yesterday, a friend of mine tearfully told me that her withdrawal was frozen by the authorities—83,000 in total, and she couldn't move a single cent. This made me realize it's necessary to share the withdrawal methods I've figured out over the years.

Here are some reliable ways to safely withdraw funds—keep them in mind just in case:

**First, tips on choosing a merchant:**
1. Don’t be greedy and go for the highest offer; those are often newly opened shops, which are riskier.
2. Try to pick shops that have been around for more than two years—longevity means reliability.
3. Prioritize merchants with transaction history.
4. Look for merchants with the Blue Shield certification.

**Next, transaction details:**
5. Don’t have the money go directly to your bank account; using WeChat is safer.
6. If you need to withdraw 100,000, never do it all at once. Split it into smaller amounts of several thousand to just over ten thousand, and make multiple transactions. It’s a bit more hassle but much less risky.
7. For larger amounts, start a few days or even half a month in advance and complete the withdrawals in batches.

**Avoid these pitfalls:**
8. Never do offline transactions, especially those involving cash—way too risky.

**Advanced tips:**
9. If you’re withdrawing a particularly large amount, there are some companies in the market that specialize in USDT transactions. If you have connections, you can go through them.
10. Once the money arrives in WeChat, first transfer it into WeChat Change (Lingqiantong) and let it sit for a while before sending it to someone else or paying off a credit card—don’t withdraw directly.

All of this is to minimize the risk of having your funds frozen. Feel free to screenshot and save, in case you need it someday.