Binance Risk Sniper

How to Report Scams on Binance?
If you have been scammed, we strongly recommend that you click on this link Scam self report to report the scam on Binance.
Alternatively, there are 3 main ways you can report a scam on Binance.
For more details, please refer to this FAQ.

🚫 Never Allow Remote Control of Your Binance Account

Remote control access = account compromise.
Scammers often pose as “Binance support” and trick users into installing screen-sharing apps or granting remote access. Once they’re in, your assets are at risk.

🔐 Your security is your responsibility.
✅ Never share your screen
✅ Never install remote apps like AnyDesk or TeamViewer
✅ Always verify through official Binance channels

If someone asks to remotely access your account — it’s a scam.
Stay alert. Stay secure. 💡

📍 Case Overview: AI-Driven Romance Scam Impersonating Brad Pitt

Location: France
Victim: A 53-year-old French interior designer
Scam Duration: Approximately 18 months
Amount Lost: €830,000

Modus Operandi:
Scammers used AI-generated images and videos to impersonate actor Brad Pitt.
They established an online romantic relationship with the victim, convincing her of the authenticity through personalized messages and media.
Over time, they fabricated stories requiring financial assistance, leading the victim to transfer substantial sums.

Outcome:
The victim eventually realized the deception and reported the incident.
The case garnered significant media attention, highlighting the sophisticated use of AI in modern scams.

⚠️ Risks of Accepting Payments from Third-Party Accounts in P2P Transactions

Accepting payments from accounts that do not belong to your direct counterparty in P2P transactions can expose you to significant risks, including but not limited to:

1. Fraud Risk
Payments made from someone else’s account may be unauthorized and linked to fraudulent activity. If the account owner identifies the transaction as unauthorized, they may request a chargeback or initiate a dispute with the bank or payment provider.

2. Money Laundering Risk
Funds transferred from third-party accounts may be part of a money laundering scheme. Criminals may use P2P platforms to move illicit funds across various accounts to disguise their origins.

3. Legal Liability
Receiving funds from stolen or unauthorized accounts could implicate you in illegal activity. You may be considered an accomplice or facilitator of financial crime, leading to legal consequences.

4. Account Freezing
Banks or payment providers may flag such transactions as suspicious, resulting in temporary or permanent freezing of your account during an investigation. This can limit your access to funds and harm your financial standing.

✅ Best Practices to Minimize Risk

1. Verify Payment Source: Ensure that all payments come directly from the counterparty’s own account, not from any third party.

2. Use In-Platform Payment Tools: When possible, use the platform’s built-in payment system to add an extra layer of security and traceability.

3. Keep Detailed Records: Save all transaction details and communication logs in case of disputes or investigations.

4. Follow Platform Guidelines: Adhere strictly to the platform’s rules and safety recommendations to protect yourself.

By following these precautions, you can significantly reduce your exposure to financial and legal risks in P2P transactions.

🚨 If it promises "get rich quick" and "guaranteed returns," it's a scam. Real investments carry risk. Stay vigilant and protect your money.

⚠️ Job Scam Alert
If someone asks you to click a strange link, place a “quick order” or send a screenshot — it’s likely a scam.
Never follow job opportunity from unknown contacts.
Stay safe. Ignore, block, and report.

You were added to a WhatsApp or TG group for no apparent reason and asked to invest?
This is a scam, please contact Binance official customer service to report it.

Happy Mother’s Day, Mom!

Thank you for your endless love, your patience, and the countless sacrifices you’ve made for me.

Your embrace is my safest place, and your smile is my brightest light.

On this special day, I just want you to know how deeply grateful I am to be your child.

May your heart be filled with the same warmth and joy that you’ve always given me.

I love you—today, tomorrow, and always.

Someone shared a seed phrase with you?
It’s a SCAM. Contact Binance Customer Service now.

⚠️ Beware of P2P Escrow Scams
In a P2P escrow scam, the scammer may pose as a buyer interested in purchasing cryptocurrency from a seller. The scammer will attempt to obtain the seller’s contact information through the chat to facilitate off-site communication.
Subsequently, the scammer may compromise the victim's email account linked to Binance to send a fake Binance email. This fraudulent email claims that the buyer has deposited funds into the Binance escrow account and instructs the victim to withdraw the funds to a "safe" address. If the victim believes this and follows the instructions, they will likely lose their funds permanently.
Do the following:
1. Do not disclose any private contact information in P2P chat.
2. Use Binance Verify to help you identify Binance officials.
3. If you encounter suspicious transactions, contact customer service in time for help.

SCAM ALERT: Phishing SMS urges you to call a number
Users in Sri Lanka, Slovakia, Great Britain, and all Binancians receiving SMS about fake account updates with a call-back number should ignore it. Binance never sends SMS with phone numbers to call. This is a phishing scam to steal your crypto!
Remember: Everything Stays on the Platform
All account-related issues are handled on the Binance App or official website. If you receive an SMS asking you to call a phone number or click into a suspicious link, it’s a scam. Always cross-check any link or phone number using Binance Verify to ensure its authenticity.

👷‍♀️Happy Labor Day! Cryptocurrency users need to be vigilant and guard against scams. Be cautious about investment opportunities and projects from unknown sources, and protect your wallet private keys and personal information. Update security measures regularly, use 2FA, and share anti-scam tips to ensure that your labor results and digital assets are not stolen by criminals. Together, we will maintain the security and integrity of the crypto community.

#StaySafeInTheCryptoWorld

Beware of Fake Binance 8th Anniversary Airdrop Scams
Recently, scammers have been impersonating Binance by promoting a fake “8th Anniversary Event,” claiming to offer free courses, million-USDT airdrops, and exclusive event invitations to lure users into joining chat groups or sharing wallet information. Stay alert: Binance never distributes investment funds or private invitations through unofficial groups or suspicious links. Any request for transfers, QR code scans, or private details is likely a scam. Do not click unknown links and always verify information through official Binance channels. Protect your assets—recognizing scams is the first step.

A hidden security feature of Binance: Auto-Lock.
At Binance, we always put the safety of our users first. To further protect your account, we've introduced a hidden security feature: Auto Lock.
The feature is designed to automatically lock your account if suspicious activity is detected or if there is an extended period of inactivity. This feature identifies abnormal behavior and takes swift action to prevent unauthorized access and potential security threats through intelligent monitoring mechanisms.
With automatic locking, you can enjoy the following security advantages:
- ** Real-time monitoring ** : Monitor account activity around the clock to ensure anomalies are detected in a timely manner.
- ** Quick response ** : When a risk is detected, the account is locked immediately to prevent further security breaches.
- ** User notification ** : When an account is locked, the user is notified in a timely manner and provided with unlocking guidance.
The feature is part of Binance's multi-layered security policy, which aims to provide users with a safe and reliable trading environment. We encourage all users to be aware of and take advantage of this feature to enhance the security of their accounts.

Beware of Airdrops from Non-Binance Sources!
If you receive an airdrop from an unknown source, exercise caution. This could very well be a scam tactic designed to lure you into a fraudulent trap.
As illustrated in the screenshot, scammers may entice you to claim an airdrop, but in reality, BTTC.AI is a fraudulent project!
Stay Safe!

Same sender. Same thread. Different intentions. Scammers have found a new way to sneak into your SMS threads, and it’s alarmingly convincing. A new wave of phishing attacks is targeting Binance users by spoofing official SMS – making scam messages appear inside the same conversation thread as legitimate Binance alerts. These messages may look real, feel familiar, and carry the same trusted sender ID, but they’re anything but safe.
In this article, we’ll break down how SMS spoofing works, share real examples of recent phishing attempts, and walk you through the steps you can take to protect your account – so you don’t fall for a fake that looks too real to ignore.
https://www.binance.com/en/blog/security/web3-security-preventing-sms-spoofing-attacks-2768053391023542157

Scam warning: Fake SMS Spoofing Attacks have been upgraded
The Trap: Once the victim calls, scammers instruct him/her to move funds to a “safe” wallet – one that is actually controlled by the scammers. They provide a seed phrase via email, another SMS, a fake website, or even during the call. Believing his/her funds are secure, the victim makes the transfer, only for the scammers to immediately drain the wallet.
A Real-life Example
Trusting the message, Jack called. Not long after, he received an official password reset email from Binance. Unbeknownst to Jack, the email was maliciously triggered by the scammers – simply clicking “Reset Password” on the login page – to add pressure and make their story more convincing. By timing it just right, they made Jack believe his account was truly under attack.
On the call, a scammer posing as a Binance employee shared with Jack a recovery seed phrase purportedly linked to his Binance account and urged him to quickly transfer his funds to the wallet associated with this seed phrase to keep his funds safe. What Jack didn’t know was that the seed phrase had been created by the scammer and associated with the wallet the criminal controlled rather than linked to Jack’s real account. If he followed through, the funds would go straight into the scammer’s wallet.
Refer to Binance risk blog: https://www.binance.com/en/blog/security/web3-security-preventing-sms-spoofing-attacks-2768053391023542157

Beware of investment addresses similar to your Binance deposit addresses!
If a stranger recommends you a "great" investment opportunity, claiming that you can get high returns by simply transferring funds to an address (which looks similar to Binance's deposit address and requires a specific memo), please be vigilant, this is a scam!
Scammers often use "Binance system loopholes" as a cover to induce you to make so-called "investments". In the first few "investments", you may get "profits" quickly, but these rebates are just part of the scam. When you invest a larger amount, the scammers will disappear without a trace.
Remember: "You are looking at the rebates, and the scammers are looking at your principal!" Never believe that pie in the sky will fall. Stay safe!

SCAM ALERT: Phishing SMS & WhatsApp scam trend in Great Britain!
We have an important announcement to make concerning the security of your account! If you receive a SMS message or WhatsApp message like this, immediately ignore it and report it to us on our official channels!
This has been going on recently and we need to inform all Great Britain users to be extremely vigilant for the next few weeks with your SMS and WhatsApp messages!
Share to your fellow Binancians who has a phone number that starts with +44 and/or located in Great Britain!
Stay safe!