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How Scammers Use Face Recognition to Steal Your Binance Wallet
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Scammers are getting smarter, and one of the latest tactics involves convincing victims to enable face recognition on their Binance accounts.
In this blog, we’ll break down how these scams work, the psychological tricks they use, and why you should never enable face recognition for financial accounts.
The Scam: A Fake Binance Security Call
I recently received a call from someone claiming to be from Binance’s security team. The caller told me that my account had been compromised due to a login attempt from an unfamiliar Samsung S20 device. They assured me that Binance had blocked the attempt but insisted that I needed to set up a new Binance account with face recognition enabled for extra security.
This was a classic scam designed to gain control of my account using biometric authentication. If I had followed their instructions, the scammers would have likely used my facial recognition data to bypass Binance’s security features and drain my funds.
How Scammers Groom You
Scammers rely on manipulation and trust-building to make their victims comply. Here’s how they tried to trick me:
- Asking for my Binance balance – The scammer wanted to know how much I had in my account. If I had said there was no money, they would have hung up and moved on to the next target. Since I lied and told them I had $15,000, they saw me as a worthwhile victim.
- Using fake security concerns – They created a sense of urgency by telling me my account was compromised, making me feel like I needed to act fast.
- Fake reference numbers – The first scammer gave me a reference number, but when I spoke to their “supervisor,” I intentionally gave a completely different number, and they didn’t even notice! This proved they weren’t looking at any real records—they were just making it up as they went.
- Insisting on face recognition – They repeatedly tried to get me to enable biometric authentication, claiming it was the safest way to protect my funds.
- Scripted responses – When I questioned their logic, they stuck to a rehearsed script, avoiding my direct challenges.
By keeping them talking, I was able to expose more of their tricks. The longer they spoke, the more inconsistencies appeared, proving they were fraudsters.
Best Security Practices Instead of Face Recognition
To keep your Binance account safe, follow these security best practices instead of using biometric authentication:
- Use Strong Passwords – A unique, complex password is harder to breach.
- Enable 2FA (Two-Factor Authentication) – Prefer Google Authenticator over SMS (SIM swap attacks are common).
- Use a Hardware Security Key – A YubiKey or similar device adds another layer of protection.
- Disable Biometric Login – If you’ve already enabled face recognition, turn it off immediately.
Final Verdict: Avoid Face Recognition for Binance
While facial recognition may seem convenient, it is not secure enough for financial accounts. The risks of hacking, deepfake attacks, and coercion far outweigh the benefits. Instead, use strong passwords, two-factor authentication, and hardware security keys to keep your assets safe.
Have you ever received a scam call like this? Share your experiences in the comments! And remember—no real Binance employee will ever call you about account security. Stay alert and protect your crypto!
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166 episodes
Manage episode 464599395 series 2803816
Scammers are getting smarter, and one of the latest tactics involves convincing victims to enable face recognition on their Binance accounts.
In this blog, we’ll break down how these scams work, the psychological tricks they use, and why you should never enable face recognition for financial accounts.
The Scam: A Fake Binance Security Call
I recently received a call from someone claiming to be from Binance’s security team. The caller told me that my account had been compromised due to a login attempt from an unfamiliar Samsung S20 device. They assured me that Binance had blocked the attempt but insisted that I needed to set up a new Binance account with face recognition enabled for extra security.
This was a classic scam designed to gain control of my account using biometric authentication. If I had followed their instructions, the scammers would have likely used my facial recognition data to bypass Binance’s security features and drain my funds.
How Scammers Groom You
Scammers rely on manipulation and trust-building to make their victims comply. Here’s how they tried to trick me:
- Asking for my Binance balance – The scammer wanted to know how much I had in my account. If I had said there was no money, they would have hung up and moved on to the next target. Since I lied and told them I had $15,000, they saw me as a worthwhile victim.
- Using fake security concerns – They created a sense of urgency by telling me my account was compromised, making me feel like I needed to act fast.
- Fake reference numbers – The first scammer gave me a reference number, but when I spoke to their “supervisor,” I intentionally gave a completely different number, and they didn’t even notice! This proved they weren’t looking at any real records—they were just making it up as they went.
- Insisting on face recognition – They repeatedly tried to get me to enable biometric authentication, claiming it was the safest way to protect my funds.
- Scripted responses – When I questioned their logic, they stuck to a rehearsed script, avoiding my direct challenges.
By keeping them talking, I was able to expose more of their tricks. The longer they spoke, the more inconsistencies appeared, proving they were fraudsters.
Best Security Practices Instead of Face Recognition
To keep your Binance account safe, follow these security best practices instead of using biometric authentication:
- Use Strong Passwords – A unique, complex password is harder to breach.
- Enable 2FA (Two-Factor Authentication) – Prefer Google Authenticator over SMS (SIM swap attacks are common).
- Use a Hardware Security Key – A YubiKey or similar device adds another layer of protection.
- Disable Biometric Login – If you’ve already enabled face recognition, turn it off immediately.
Final Verdict: Avoid Face Recognition for Binance
While facial recognition may seem convenient, it is not secure enough for financial accounts. The risks of hacking, deepfake attacks, and coercion far outweigh the benefits. Instead, use strong passwords, two-factor authentication, and hardware security keys to keep your assets safe.
Have you ever received a scam call like this? Share your experiences in the comments! And remember—no real Binance employee will ever call you about account security. Stay alert and protect your crypto!
Buy Me a Coffee
I’m on @buymeacoffee. If you like my work, you can buy me a coffee and share your thoughts.
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