🚨Crucial Binance Alert for Shiba Inu Issued; Here’s Why
A new scam alert has emerged targeting Shiba Inu (SHIB) investors, as scammers posing as Binance attempt to steal personal information and funds from users. The warning was issued by the X account focused on Shiba Inu "Susbarium," urging SHIB holders to remain vigilant.
🔥⚠️ SCAM ALERT! ⚠️ 🔥Hello #ShibArmy, stay safe out there! 🐾 Scammers are posing as Binance with fake messages claiming: "Your withdrawal code is: XXXX, if you did not request this, please call support at: 0800 211 8037." 🚨 DO NOT CALL OR SHARE INFORMATION! 🚨 These… pic.twitter.com/oU9EO378zy
— Susbarium | Shibarium Trustwatch March 23, 2025 #SECCrypto2.0
This scam employs "smishing," which uses impersonation tactics to trick victims into believing that fraudulent messages are legitimate.
The victim receives an SMS about suspicious activity on their account, which appears to come from a trusted provider like Binance. Because SMS systems aggregate messages that seem to come from the same sender, the fraudulent message mixes with legitimate texts, making it seem genuine. The message requests that the victim call a number to "secure" their account.
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Once the victim calls, the scammers instruct them to transfer their funds to a "secure" wallet managed by the scammers. They send a seed phrase via email, SMS message, a fake website, or even by phone. The victim believes their funds are secure and initiates the transfer, only for the scammers to quickly drain the wallet, resulting in a loss.
Susbarium warned the Shiba Inu community not to call any numbers or provide personal information. Instead, they should always verify communication through Binance's official channels. Please share 💪 #SHİB