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Binance Warns Users of Rising Phishing Text Scams

Binance alerts users to a surge in fraudulent text messages mimicking security alerts.

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As of 2026-09-03 15:47 UTC. Market figures are as the cited sources reported them at that time and may have moved since. This is news, not investment advice.
Binance stated that it would never ask users to tap a link in a text message to verify or secure their accounts. [1] Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, detected a significant increase in phishing attacks targeting users via fraudulent text messages. [2] Binance is rolling out a limited-edition Binance VIP Suitcase for its VIP users during the Mid-Autumn Festival. [3] Binance urged users to enable the Withdrawal Address Whitelist feature to restrict withdrawals to pre-approved addresses. [4] Binance warned that these messages contain shortened malicious links intended to trick users into handing over account access. [5] As of 2026, Binance's VIP program caters to high-volume traders, institutional clients, and professional users, offering reduced trading fees, account management support, and liquidity tools. [6] The VIP Suitcase initiative aligns with Binance's ongoing efforts to reward high-value traders and institutional clients while expanding its VIP program. [7] In 2025, Binance launched an invitation program allowing users to qualify for VIP status by proving significant trading volume or asset holdings on other exchanges. [8]
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  1. Binance stated that it would never ask users to tap a link in a text message to verify or secure their accounts. · u.today
  2. Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, detected a significant increase in phishing attacks targeting users via fraudulent text messages. · u.today
  3. Binance is rolling out a limited-edition Binance VIP Suitcase for its VIP users during the Mid-Autumn Festival. · Blockchain.News
  4. Binance urged users to enable the Withdrawal Address Whitelist feature to restrict withdrawals to pre-approved addresses. · u.today
  5. Binance warned that these messages contain shortened malicious links intended to trick users into handing over account access. · u.today
  6. As of 2026, Binance's VIP program caters to high-volume traders, institutional clients, and professional users, offering reduced trading fees, account management support, and liquidity tools. · Blockchain.News
  7. The VIP Suitcase initiative aligns with Binance's ongoing efforts to reward high-value traders and institutional clients while expanding its VIP program. · Blockchain.News
  8. In 2025, Binance launched an invitation program allowing users to qualify for VIP status by proving significant trading volume or asset holdings on other exchanges. · Blockchain.News
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