Binance SAFU Squad: Empowering you to protect against scams
Securing your digital assets and staying vigilant against scams has never been more crucial in the dynamic world of cryptocurrencies. As a dedicated and leading cryptocurrency exchange, Binance takes the safety of its users very seriously – so much so that we've even coined the term "SAFU" to represent our steadfast commitment to safeguarding the funds and investments of our users.
With the rapid growth of the crypto market, cybercriminals are constantly devising new tactics to exploit vulnerabilities and deceive unsuspecting users. We’ve developed the Binance SAFU Squad content series to equip you with valuable insights and expert advice from our team to help you recognize and thwart common threats, ensuring your crypto journey remains safe, secure, and hassle-free.
From identifying and avoiding phishing emails to recognizing fake websites and strengthening account security, Binance's SAFU Squad is here to help you fortify your digital defences and protect your hard-earned cryptocurrencies.
From our catalogue of content across our blogs, Binance Academy and more, we’ve pulled together the series of articles below – all in one place.
Read on to empower yourself with the knowledge and tools necessary to counter scams and stay one step ahead of cybercriminals – because when it comes to your digital assets, staying SAFE means staying SAFU.
Secure Your Binance Account in 7 Simple Steps
In this article, we describe a few simple steps that you can take to secure your account, along with general good habits that you should keep in mind.
5 Common Cryptocurrency Scams and How to Avoid Them
Read this article to learn how to identiy some of the most common cryptocurrency scams.
Common Bitcoin Scams and How to Avoid Them
We briefly discuss each of the most common Bitcoin scams so you can learn how to avoid them and keep your cryptocurrency holdings safe and sound.
Common Scams on Mobile Devices
The following article highlights how scammers have been targeting cryptocurrency users through their mobile devices, along with a few steps that users can take to protect themselves.
Prevent Account Takeover Attacks
Account takeover (ATO) attacks can result in the loss of private data, monetary damages, and the risk of identity theft. In this article we listed several ways individuals and organizations can defend against such attacks.
How to Identify and Avoid Common Crypto Impostor Scams
In this article, you'll learn how impersonator scammers typically operate and how you can protect your Binance account.
How to Spot and Protect Yourself From Romance Scams
Protect yourself from romance scams. Learn how scammers build trust and tips to identify and report romance scam profiles.
How to Protect Yourself From Rug Pulls in the NFT Space?
Understanding how to spot common NFT scams like rug pulls is the first step to avoiding them and keeping your funds safe.
Pyramid and Ponzi Schemes
Naturally, there is always some degree of risk involved with any investment. However, the risk is greatly increased in cases where the investor becomes unexpectedly involved in Ponzi or pyramid schemes, which are illegal in most countries. So, being able to identify these schemes and to understand how they work is of great importance.
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Risk Warning: The information and materials provided in the Binance SAFU Squad content series, including, but not limited, to blog posts, Binance Academy articles, and any additional content, are presented for informational and educational purposes only. The contents do not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice and are not intended as a substitute for professional counsel.
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