Beware of Spoof SMS Scams!

Paul, a seasoned Binance cryptocurrency trader, received a suspicious text message claiming to be from Binance Support about a login attempt from an unknown device. The message instructed him to call a provided number. Concerned, Paul called and was told by the "support agent" that his account was compromised and he needed to transfer his funds to a new wallet address via SMS. The scammer also asked him to download a remote desktop application.

Alarmed, Paul recalled advice about spoof SMS scams and decided not to share any personal information. He used Binance's official Verify to check the authenticity of the message and phone number, discovering they were fake. Paul reported the incident directly to Binance customer support, who confirmed it was a scam and thanked him for his vigilance. They reiterated that Binance would never ask for remote desktop downloads or fund transfers to unverified addresses.

By staying alert and following Binance's security practices, Paul protected his investments and exemplified how to guard against such scams.