@brentm Sending from the exchange is the easiest way to lose your account. It's like a speed run. The fact that you haven't been shut down yet is probably just good luck.
I have created a guide on how to buy USDT on Solana, using Exodus wallet and PayPal, for next to no fees. It's a step by step guide with pictures and lots and lots of people have used it and saved themselves a whole lot of money while keeping it as safe as possible with a self-custodial wallet.
I can't upload it here because the PDF is too large, so if you see this and want to take a look, message me on Discord. Otherwise, it's posted on Peppys in the crypto section.