🚨⚡️ Beware of fake online shopping scams! ⚡️🚨 Bought a "brand-new" iPhone from a shady site? 📱 It’s more likely to be a "crypto-wallet-sized" potato! 🥔💸 Remember: If it sounds too good to be true, it's probably just a scam dressed in fancy online shopping clothes! 🛒💻 Keep your crypto & your wallet safe—shop smart, not "phantom"! 🛑 #CryptoSafety #OnlineShoppingFails #scamalert #StaySmart
"Donate in Crypto and Make a Difference!" Sounds Good? Be Careful! Scammers are now combining fake charity schemes with cryptocurrency to trick generous people. They’ll claim to support disaster relief, medical aid, or other noble causes, but the funds go straight into their wallets instead of helping those in need. How to Spot a Fake Crypto Charity Scam: 💰 Untraceable Donations: They insist on cryptocurrency donations only and provide no clear tracking of how funds are used. 🌐 Shady Websites: Their sites lack transparency—no proper contact info, mission statement, or verified partners. 📧 Urgent Requests: They pressure you to act fast, often through emotional appeals in emails or DMs. How to Stay Safe: ✔️ Donate only to well-known, verified organizations with a clear history of transparency. ✔️ Double-check the charity's official website and look for registration details. ✔️ Avoid clicking on unsolicited links or scanning random QR codes for donations. Remember: Scammers prey on good intentions. Your generosity can truly help—but only when it goes to the right hands. #CharityScam #cryptofraud #ScamAwareness #StaySafe #CryptoSafety
When you encounter such a Web3 investment website/project, you are likely facing a trap. Many people lose all their money because they cannot resist the temptation. #StaySafeInTheCryptoWorld #BinanceRiskteam
Turn $500 into $5000... Exaggerated earnings are the first warning sign of a scammer ⚠️ Contact number Leaving a contact is the second warning sign to identify a scammer 🔎 #StaySafeInTheCryptoWorld • If you are interested in seeing more examples to learn how to avoid scams, visit the official Binance security account @Binance Risk Sniper , to increase your knowledge and protect yourself 🤝
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Beware of Scammers Posing as Binance Employees on Social Media Scammers posing as Binance employees on social media are a significant threat to unsuspecting users. By recognizing the red flags and taking proactive measures to verify identities and use official channels, you can protect yourself from falling victim to these fraudulent schemes. Always remember that legitimate Binance employees will not solicit investments or mining opportunities through social media, and any such offers should be treated with extreme caution. Stay vigilant and prioritize your online security to safeguard your investments and personal information. #StaySafeInTheCryptoWorld #BinanceRiskteam #BinanceRiskSniper
Triangle scam hidden in P2P transactions, sellers should be aware Triangle scam (2 buyers) attack pattern: Two buyers place two similar amount orders almost simultaneously with a single maker seller. Among these two buyers, one is a confirmed scammer, while the other is an accomplice, as it seems they are both attempting to scam the same seller. We do not welcome such scammers. Once we identify them during a transaction, we will impose penalties in a very short time. At the same time, sellers are also requested to pay attention to this. If you encounter such a situation, please report it in time. #StaySafeInTheCryptoWorld #BinanceRiskteam #BinanceRiskSniper
Routine inspections found scam risks Our routine inspections found a project in the Telegram group called df-ai.vip. It has the following characteristics: 1.Website offering Quantitative investment strategy investing to Binance as a project deposit. 2.Website promised a Daily Income by upgrading VIP Levels , The Higher unlocked Level , the higher daily income. 3.Further Website also included Multi-Level Business System , where User can earn commission while referred others to recharge. Suspicious Point: Investment Return was based on VIP Level to distribute & promised Daily Income. Such websites are often fraudulent, and there are many similar projects in Telegram. Give up your fantasy and stay safe. #StaySafeInTheCryptoWorld #BinanceRiskteam
Variants of Phishing SMS Phishing attacks are ever-changing. This time, the attackers once again disguised themselves as Binance, trying to trick users with fake codes and Fake official mobile numbers. Please stay vigilant and tell your friends about this risk. #StaySafeInTheCryptoWorld #BinanceRiskteam
We remind you again about the phishing from fake Binance Similar phishing links come in countless forms. Please be vigilant against any suspicious links and contact our official customer service at any time. #StaySafeInTheCryptoWorld #BinanceRiskteam
Beware of Phishing SMS Attack from fake Binance Phishing SMS messages from Binance are usually disguised as official notifications from Binance. The purpose is to obtain sensitive data such as user account information, passwords, 2FA verification codes, etc. in order to steal funds. Phishing SMS messages usually contain a link, claiming that the user needs to click on the link to perform certain actions, such as verifying the account, resetting the password, confirming the transaction, etc. These links usually point to fake Binance login pages or other malicious websites. 1. Do not click on suspicious links Try not to click on any links in SMS messages, especially those that require account information or passwords. If you need to access Binance, enter the official website (www.binance.com) directly through the browser or use the official application. 2. Verify the information If you receive a suspicious SMS, you can verify the authenticity of the information through the Binance official website or official customer service channels. Remember, do not verify through the contact information in the SMS. 3. Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) to increase the security of your account, so that even if the password is stolen, it is difficult for scammers to access the account. #StaySafeInTheCryptoWorld #BinanceRiskteam
Advice to all Web3 KOLs We found that some Web3 KOLs have created their own small groups to provide followers and users with real-time information, investment advice and other services. From a risk perspective, we recommend that all KOLs do not over-promote their investment advice capabilities, such as promising 1000% investment returns, which will be regarded as excessive guidance or suspected fraud. In the world of crypto, there are many opportunities and challenges, so stay safe.🙏
Beware of Fake Investments Related to AI/GPT and Computing Resources
In recent years, the fields of artificial intelligence (AI), particularly Generative Pre-trained Transformers (GPT), and computing resources have seen explosive growth and innovation. However, this surge in interest has also attracted a wave of scammers and fraudulent schemes looking to exploit the excitement and naivety of unsuspecting investors. It is crucial to exercise caution and be aware of the risks associated with fake investments in these areas. Common Types of Fake Investment Schemes
Beware of emails from Fake Binance A large amount of data shows that impersonating Binance officials is the lowest-cost scam method. As shown in the figure, the attacker impersonates Binance and claims that the user's account has security risks, thereby trying to get the user to transfer funds to the fraudulent address. 1. The address in the figure is obviously fabricated out of thin air. You should learn to use the browser to confirm the authenticity of the address. 2. Pay attention to the syntax of the fake email, which may have problems. 3. You should learn to use Binance Verify to confirm whether the sender of the email is from the official. 4. If you cannot complete the above, please contact Binance official customer service.
Fake Tokens: How to Identify and Avoid Them A fake token attack is a type of cryptocurrency scam where malicious actors create counterfeit or fraudulent tokens that mimic legitimate cryptocurrencies. These fake tokens are designed to deceive investors and traders into believing they are purchasing or trading a genuine asset, often leading to financial losses or other negative consequences such as identity theft. This Risk blog is worth reading many times to help you identify risks.🙏
Beware of fake "CZ" accounts in X. Real CZ only using this (@cz_binance) X account. All other accounts with "cz_..." are fake, imposters, or scammers. Please report them as you see them.
Projects that promise to make money are often fraught with fraud We have discovered a number of fraudulent advertising platforms that are helping "scam websites" distribute advertisements. For example, the platform https://criptolia.site, its homepage will guide you to the MINE-BNB website, falsely claiming that you can cloud mine and earn income, which is an obvious fraud. #BinanceBlockchainWeek #StaySafeInTheCryptoWorld #BinanceRiskteam
Continue to expose scammers impersonating Binance Scammers continue to impersonate Binance, organize Telegram groups, induce users to mining "investment" and promise high profits. This is not from Binance officials. If you are participating in these fake investments, please stop immediately, call the police and report them to us.
Fake Binance's attacks continue Have you seen the scam method in the picture? In the early stage, the scammers guided the victims to invest. After the victims invested a certain amount of money, the generated income had increased dozens of times, and they pretended to be Binance to induce you to pay security fees. Even so obvious, many people are still defrauded. Please note: 1) Binance will not actively guide you to invest and withdraw funds to unfamiliar addresses. 2) Please verify whether the email is from Binance official through Binance Verify. 3) Never believe in low-threshold and high-profit investments, 99.99% of them are scams.