We've received reports from several Italian users who fell victim to a scam and want to share their experiences to raise awareness and prevent further incidents. Here's an account from one of the victims:
"The scammer posed as Binance support, sending me a message about a suspicious transaction and later calling to confirm. They had my Anti-phishing code, making me believe they were genuine. This trust was reinforced by receiving emails containing my Anti-phishing code. Eventually, the scammer transferred all my funds away."
The scam typically starts with the scammer sending a text message with a phishing link. Upon clicking, the victim unwittingly provides their account details, enabling the scammer to steal them. As the victim enters the SMS/email verification code, the scammer initiates fund withdrawals. When the victim receives the withdrawal confirmation email, the scammer calls, claiming to have detected unauthorized activity. Exploiting trust, they deceive victims into disclosing more information.
Remember, don't trust unknown links! Always verify through https://www.binance.com/en/official-verification.