Avoid getting scammed by fake "Binance Crypto Giveaway" websites

What is Binance crypto giveaway scam?

It became popular for scammers to offer free giveaways of Bitcoin or other digital currencies in exchange for paying a registration fee by providing some personal information. Scammers behind this particular giveaway scam claim that the more cryptocurrency people send, the more they will get back.

These scams have to be ignored. No people ever received any amount of cryptocurrency back and simply lost the cryptocurrency they sent to scammers.

Binance crypto giveaway scam overview

There are at least two variants of this scam; one of them is designed to look like a Binance cryptocurrency giveaway established by Changpeng Zhao, the founder, and CEO of Binance. Like most scams of this type, in order to trick unsuspecting people into sending larger sums of cryptocurrency, this one claims that people can participate in a giveaway only once.

As stated in the "Rules" section, to participate, people have to send at least 15 BNB (Binance Coin) to the provided wallet address, and they will receive twice the amount they sent. The maximum amount of Binance that can be sent is 10,000 BNB. Moreover, the scammers behind this fake giveaway offer bonuses.

For example, they claim that if people send 50 or more BNBs, they will get 100 BNB plus 10%; if they send 500 or more BNBs, they will get 1000 BNB plus 20%, and so on. This scam page also contains a fake number of people who already participated in the giveaway and a list of transactions of sent and received amounts of Binance.

Another giveaway scam variant claims to be a Bitcoin giveaway. It offers to receive ten times the amount of the sent cryptocurrency. For example, it offers 1 BTC in exchange for 0.1 BTC, 10 BTC in exchange for 1 BTC, and so on. In order to lure more people into this fake giveaway, the website claims that the total amount of Bitcoin is going to be given away is 5000 BTCs.

Like the first variant, this one contains a fake list of sent and received amounts (transactions) too. There are more similar scams (fake giveaways) on the Internet. Quite often, they mention real people who run crypto-related businesses (like Changpeng Zhao, Steve Wozniak, etc.).

However, these giveaways are not real and created to deceive unsuspecting people into transferring their cryptocurrency to scammers behind them.

Threat Summary:

Name	Binance cryptocurrency giveaway scam
Threat Type	Fake Binance crypto giveaway
Hoax	The more cryptocurrency is sent, the more will be received in return
Disguise	BNB giveway by the founder of Binance
Related Domains	binance-gift[.]com, binance-btc[.]fund, giveaway[.]limited, game.dclick[.]io, 3binance[.]com, elongives[.]org
Detection Names (binance-gift[.]com)	Fortinet (Phishing), Kaspersky (Phishing), Netcraft (Malicious), Sophos (Malicious), Full List Of Detections (VirusTotal)
Serving IP Address (binance-gift[.]com)	185.206.162.11
Detection Names (binance-btc[.]fund)	Fortinet (Phishing), Full List Of Detections (VirusTotal)
Serving IP Address (binance-btc[.]fund)	104.18.41.92
Symptoms	Fake error messages, fake system warnings, pop-up errors, hoax computer scan.
Distribution methods	Compromised websites, rogue online pop-up ads, potentially unwanted applications.
Damage	Loss of sensitive private information, monetary loss, identity theft, possible malware infections.
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Similar scams

More examples of similar giveaway scams are "Doge Giveaway Scam", "BTC Giveaway Scam", "LiteCoin Giveaway POP-UP Scam". It is noteworthy that there are other cryptocurrency-related scams, for example, fake exchanges offering cheap Bitcoin (or another cryptocurrency), giveaways of digital currencies in exchange for a registration fee, personal information.

Another important thing to know about scam websites is that most people end up on them accidentally. Typically, unreliable websites get opened through other shady sites, clicked deceptive ads, or by installed unwanted applications.

How did unwanted applications install on my computer?

Most users unintentionally cause downloads, installations of unwanted applications when those apps are bundled together with other, mainly free programs. In other words, when shady apps are offered in downloaders or installers for freeware and users do not opt out/decline them before finishing downloads or installations.

In most cases, users can do it using certain checkboxes (by unticking them) or "Advanced", "Custom", "Manual", or other settings (by changing them). Sometimes users download or install unwanted apps by clicking deceptive advertisements.

They cause it when they click ads designed to run certain scripts. Typically, such ads appear on dubious pages.

How to avoid installation of unwanted applications?

Programs should be downloaded from official pages and via direct download links only, the same applies to downloading files. Peer-to-Peer networks (like eMule, torrent clients), unofficial websites, third-party downloaders (and installers), etc., are not reliable sources for downloading (or installing) any programs.

Downloads, installations should not be finished without checking and changing "Custom", "Advanced", or other settings if downloaders, installers come bundled with unwanted apps. Advertisements on questionable pages should not be clicked as well.

Very often those ads are used to promote shady websites and can be used to distribute unwanted apps. Any unwanted, suspicious, unknown extensions, add-ons, or plug-ins that are installed on a browser and/or programs of this kind that are installed on the operating system should be removed.

If your computer is already infected with rogue apps, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate them.

Appearance of binance-gift[.]com website (GIF):

Text in the Binance giveaway scam:

Giveaway Rules Bonus FAQ Transactions To join
Hurry up and take part in the giveaway of 150,000 BNB
During this unique event we will give you a chance to win 150,000 BNB, have a look at the rules and don't miss on your chance!

More info
Participate in the giveaway

BNB BNB 150,000

USD Dollar 40,000,000

Changpeng Zhao Event 2021 Marketplace Price Predictions Live Event 150,000 BNB Giveaway About

We believe that Blockchain and Maker coin will make the world more fair. To speed up the process of cryptocurrency mass adoption, We decided to run 150,000 BNB giveaway.

Rules

To participate you just need to send from 15 BNB to 10,000 BNB to the contribution address and we will immediately send you back 30 BNB to 20,000 BNB (x2) to the address you sent it from.

Bonus
For example
If you send 15+ BNB, you will get 30+ BNB back.
If you send 30+ BNB, you will get 60+ BNB back.
If you send 60+ BNB, you will get 120+ BNB back.
If you send 120+ BNB, you will get 240+ BNB back.
If you send 240+ BNB, you will get 380+ BNB back.
Extra bonuses
50+ BNB = 10% Bonus
500+ BNB = 20% Bonus
1000+ BNB = 40% Bonus
10000+ BNB = 50% Bonus
You can only participate once.

47 210 BNB already sent to participants!
Hurry up and take part in the giveaway!

Use this QR code to participate

47 210 BNB
150 000 BNB
You can send BNB to the following address:
bnb10tlnze2zndp7zdclzmu6pdayn3vdjmutmpe5m0

Waiting for payment

What do I have to do to participate in the giveaway?
How long will it take me to get my bonus?
Who is the sponsor of this giveaway?
How many times can I participate in the giveaway?
How do I get my bonus?
Transactions for Address

Giveaway Rules Bonus FAQ Transactions To join

Another variant of this fake giveaway scam offering Bitcoins (binance-btc[.]fund - GIF):

Text in the BTC giveaway scam:

5,000 BTC Giveaway!
To verify your address, just send from 0.1 to 10 BTC to the address below and get from 1 to 100 BTC back!<
14pb4354r7PjaFynhmx5AhE915fwbgcEVu
Click/tap here to copy the address!
Waiting for your transaction...
1. To make a transaction, use any wallet or exchange that supports Bitcoin.

2. Send small amount you want multiplied by the promotion from your
wallet. For example, to get 10 BTC, send 1 BTC. You can use Electrum or
your wallet of choice to send BTC.

3. Once we receive your identifying transaction, we will immediately send the requested amount back to you.
4. If you are late, your BTC will be instantly refunded to your address! No risk!
Still waiting for transaction? Click HERE!
Every participant who is late gets their BTC immediately sent back - you won't lose anything.
Left Bitcoin
2824/5000

A variant of Binance-themed scam offering Tether cryptocurrency (giveaway[.]limited website):

Text presented within:

Binance

To verify your Tether (Erc-20) address, just send from 100 to 10 000 Tether USDT to the generated address below and get from 200 to 20 000 Tether USDT sent back to the address you sent Tether USDT from or the one you specified below, you will get double of what you send to the giveaway address.

In this event, participant will get 2x(double) of whatever they send to the giveaway address instantly which can be traded on any exchange

How To Participate:
Step1: Make sure you have at least 100 Tether USDT or above in your wallet.
Step2: Enter the amount you wish to invest below.
Step3: Enter the Tether USDT address you want to receive the bonus with
Step4: Click the "Generate Payment" button to generate the payment address.
Step5: Send the amount you entered to the generated address.
Step6: Wait for at least 1 - 8 minutes.
The 2x bonus will be sent to the address you entered or the one you sent the Tether USDT from.

Amount: 0
Bonus: 0

Address:
Enter your Tether USDT address
Generate Payment
xLeft Tether USDT715 132 / 1 000 000

Another example of Binance giveaway-themed scam website:

Text presented within:

Binance x Trust Wallet  Official Crypto Giveaway
Apr 2, 2021
source image; hxxps://2x3xbonus.online/eth2xxevent.com/index.html

Hello guys, Trust wallet is glad to announce our alliance with Binance and other telegram Airdrop Groups. Together, we are giving away BTC,XRP and ETH to members of the crypto community worldwide to facilitate the adoption of cryptocurrency in this critical times.

Click this link to verify and claim the bonus instantly:
hxxtp://2x3xbonus.online
You don't need referral to participate in this event and no country restriction.

PS: you can only take part in this event only once per coin.

Thank you for your amazing support and congratulations in advance.

(hxxp://2x3xbonus.online)
Trust wallet and Binance launch a new promotion
And they will split 5000 BTC, 10000 ETH and 2000000 XRP.

Limited time frame {hxxp://2x3xbonus.online}

“To celebrate the 2 year anniversary of Binance’s acquisition of Trust Wallet, we’re teaming up with Trust for the biggest giveaway ever!.

You will receive a 2x/3x bonus depending on the amount you participate with. This event will end once the assigned coins are distributed completely. To participate, you are required to have at least the Following in your wallet.

1 ETH, 0.05 BTC, 1000.0 XRP, 15,000 TRX, 2.5 LTC.
If you want to participate, it is really simple to do. Just navigate to these Pages or Chat with support for help

Click here to participate with ETH
Click here to participate with BTC
Click here to participate with XRP
Click here to participate with TRX
Click here to participate with LTC
P.S. Fancy an extra chance to win? We’re giving 10,000 TWT tokens each to 10 lucky winners that Retweet this post on Twitter, and 10 lucky winners that share this post on Facebook!.

Rules：

You can participate from any wallet (offline or exchange wallet)
You can only participate once per coin
PS Do not deposit to any address given to you on telegram by anybody claiming to be an admin, We will not be held responsible for any lost, payment should only be generated on the website you can ask your group Admin for help.

Note: Everyone can participate in this event, there is no sort of country restrictions.

Another example of Binance-themed giveaway scam website:

Yet another example if Binance giveaway-themed scam website (3binance[.]com):

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• What is Binance cryptocurrency giveaway scam?
• How to identify a pop-up scam?
• How do pop-up scams work?
• How to remove fake pop-ups?
• How to prevent fake pop-ups?
• What to do if you fell for a pop-up scam?

How to identify a pop-up scam?

Pop-up windows with various fake messages are a common type of lures cybercriminals use. They collect sensitive personal data, trick Internet users into calling fake tech support numbers, subscribe to useless online services, invest in shady cryptocurrency schemes, etc.

While in the majority of cases these pop-ups don't infect users' devices with malware, they can cause direct monetary loss or could result in identity theft.

Cybercriminals strive to create their rogue pop-up windows to look trustworthy, however, scams typically have the following characteristics:

• Spelling mistakes and non-professional images - Closely inspect the information displayed in a pop-up. Spelling mistakes and unprofessional images could be a sign of a scam.
• Sense of urgency - Countdown timer with a couple of minutes on it, asking you to enter your personal information or subscribe to some online service.
• Statements that you won something - If you haven't participated in a lottery, online competition, etc., and you see a pop-up window stating that you won.
• Computer or mobile device scan - A pop-up window that scans your device and informs of detected issues - is undoubtedly a scam; webpages cannot perform such actions.
• Exclusivity - Pop-up windows stating that only you are given secret access to a financial scheme that can quickly make you rich.

Example of a pop-up scam:

How do pop-up scams work?

Cybercriminals and deceptive marketers usually use various advertising networks, search engine poisoning techniques, and shady websites to generate traffic to their pop-ups. Users land on their online lures after clicking on fake download buttons, using a torrent website, or simply clicking on an Internet search engine result.

Based on users' location and device information, they are presented with a scam pop-up. Lures presented in such pop-ups range from get-rich-quick schemes to fake virus scans.

How to remove fake pop-ups?

In most cases, pop-up scams do not infect users' devices with malware. If you encountered a scam pop-up, simply closing it should be enough. In some cases scam, pop-ups may be hard to close; in such cases - close your Internet browser and restart it.

In extremely rare cases, you might need to reset your Internet browser. For this, use our instructions explaining how to reset Internet browser settings.

How to prevent fake pop-ups?

To prevent seeing pop-up scams, you should visit only reputable websites. Torrent, Crack, free online movie streaming, YouTube video download, and other websites of similar reputation commonly redirect Internet users to pop-up scams.

To minimize the risk of encountering pop-up scams, you should keep your Internet browsers up-to-date and use reputable anti-malware application. For this purpose, we recommend Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows.

What to do if you fell for a pop-up scam?

This depends on the type of scam that you fell for. Most commonly, pop-up scams try to trick users into sending money, giving away personal information, or giving access to one's device.

• If you sent money to scammers: You should contact your financial institution and explain that you were scammed. If informed promptly, there's a chance to get your money back.
• If you gave away your personal information: You should change your passwords and enable two-factor authentication in all online services that you use. Visit Federal Trade Commission to report identity theft and get personalized recovery steps.
• If you let scammers connect to your device: You should scan your computer with reputable anti-malware (we recommend Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows) - cyber criminals could have planted trojans, keyloggers, and other malware, don't use your computer until removing possible threats.
• Help other Internet users: report Internet scams to Federal Trade Commission.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is a fake crypto giveaway?

A fake cryptocurrency giveaway is usually a scam designed to trick unsuspecting individuals into sending their cryptocurrency to a scammer's wallet. Typically, the scammer promises to send a larger amount in return.

What is the purpose of a fake crypto giveaway?

Typically, scammers use such scams to trick people into sending them cryptocurrency, providing sensitive information, or activating cryptocurrency drainers designed to deplete wallets.

Why do I encounter fake crypto giveaways?

These giveaways are typically promoted through hacked or fake social media accounts of well-known individuals or companies. Also, scammers use email, deceptive ads, pages associated with rogue advertising networks (e.g., torrent sites), and notifications generated by shady web pages to promote their scams.

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