Binance CEO, Changpeng Zhao CZ has warned users of the platform today to be alert not to fall victim of a phishing SMS scam that targets users credentials.
In a post made on Twitter today, with a screenshot depicting the phishing format, CZ Binance tweeted;
“There is a massive Phishing scam via SMS with a link to cancel withdrawals. It leads to a phishing website to harvest your credential as in the screenshot below. NEVER click on links from SMS! Always go to http://Binance.com via a bookmark or type it in. Stay #SAFU”
Phishing’ is when criminals use scam emails, text messages or phone calls to trick their victims. The aim is often to make you visit a website, which may download a virus onto your computer, or steal bank details or other personal information.
If you have any doubts about a message, contact the organisation directly. Don’t use the numbers or address in the message – use the details from their official website.
Remember, your bank (or any other official source) will never ask you to supply personal information via email or SMS
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