Crypto scams donât target experts â they mostly target new and regular users who trust messages too quickly.
#scam #ScamAlert. Binance is a secure platform, but scammers operate outside it, using social engineering to steal funds.
Below are real scam methods every Binance user should understand â and how to avoid them.
1ď¸âŁ Fake Binance Support Messages
â The scam
You receive a message saying:
âYour Binance account is at risk. Contact support immediately.â
The message may come from:
Telegram
WhatsApp
X (Twitter)
Email
The scammer pretends to be âBinance Supportâ and asks you to:
Share OTP codes
Share private keys
#Scam? #scamriskwarning #ScamAwareness Log in on a fake website
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How to avoid it
Binance never asks for passwords or OTPs
Binance support never contacts users first
Always contact support only through the Binance app or official website
đ Rule: If someone DMs you as support â itâs a scam.
2ď¸âŁ Telegram Investment & Signal Scams
â The scam
Scammers invite users to Telegram groups promising:
âGuaranteed profitsâ
âInsider signalsâ
âBinance partner groupsâ
They may show fake screenshots of profits and pressure users to act fast.
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How to avoid it
Avoid groups promising guaranteed returns
Binance does not run private Telegram signal groups
Education beats signals in the long run
đ Rule: If profits are guaranteed, losses are guaranteed too.
3ď¸âŁ Phishing Emails That Look Official
â The scam
You receive an email that:
Looks like Binance
Has logos and official language
Claims âUnusual login activity detectedâ
The link redirects to a fake Binance website.
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How to avoid it
Check the senderâs email address carefully
Enable Anti-Phishing Code in Binance security
Never click login links from emails
đ Rule: Always log in via your saved Binance bookmark.
4ď¸âŁ Fake Airdrops & Giveaways
â The scam
You see messages like:
âBinance is giving free tokens â connect your wallet nowâ
These links drain your wallet once connected.
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How to avoid it
Verify announcements via official Binance channels
Never connect wallets to unknown websites
Free tokens are never urgent
đ Rule: Urgency is a scammerâs favorite tool.
5ď¸âŁ Impersonation on Social Media
â The scam
Scammers create fake profiles:
Copy Binance logos
Copy verified accounts
Reply to your comments offering help
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How to avoid it
Check official verification badges
Use Binanceâs in-app support only
Ignore unsolicited help messages
đ Rule: Real support does not chase users.
Final Thoughts
Most crypto scams succeed because of:
Urgency
Fear
Lack of awareness
By staying calm and informed, you can avoid almost every scam.
Binance provides strong security â but user awareness is the strongest defense.
//Educational purpose only. Not financial advice.
// Thanks for understanding.