How to Identify Fake KYC Verification Links Impersonating Binance Official
Binance will never send you an independent "KYC verification link" through unofficial channels asking you to click and complete identity verification. The real KYC process can only be completed inside the official Binance website or app, after logging into your account via [User Center] – [Identity Verification].
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If you receive any SMS, email, or social media direct message claiming "KYC expired," "click the link to re-verify," or "account abnormal, urgent verification required," treat it as a scam. The only tool to verify authenticity is Binance's official verification platform "Binance Verify."
Prerequisites
Before taking any action, confirm two things:
Have you registered a Binance account?
If you have not registered, there is no such thing as a "KYC verification link" – you are not in the system, so what is there to verify?
To register, do it yourself through the official Binance website or app. Never register through a link sent by anyone. You can use referral code FYLK9104 when registering.
Did you receive a notification claiming to be from Binance about KYC?
Open the notification, but do not click any links inside. First determine which channel it came from.
Enter the received link or contact info on Binance's official verification platform
This is the most critical step. Binance provides a public verification tool that does not require logging into an account.
What to do: Open the Binance official verification page (Binance Verify) and paste the suspicious link, sender email, phone number, or social media account into the search box.
How to do it:
Visit the official Binance website (www.binance.com) directly in your browser, scroll to the bottom of the page, and click [Official Verification] under the [Support] section.
Or go directly to the official verification link: https://www.binance.bh/zh-CN/official-verification.
From the dropdown menu, select the type of channel you want to verify: web link, email address, phone number, or social media account (such as Telegram).
Paste the link or account sent by the other party into the input box and click [Query].
What counts as done: The system will clearly display whether the source is "verified by Binance official." If the result shows "unverified" or no relevant information is found, treat it as an impersonation attempt.
The official verification channel is open to everyone; you do not need a Binance account to use it. Anyone claiming to be a Binance staff member can be verified here. If the check returns nothing, it's fake.
Common failure reasons: Some users enter an incomplete link (e.g., missing the domain suffix), or they search by the other party's profile picture/nickname instead of the account itself. Make sure you copy the complete link or the full email/phone number.
Identify three typical scam techniques based on what the other party sends
The verification tool helps confirm the source, but some scammers will guide you to bypass the verification and act directly. The following three scenarios are "red flags" explicitly listed by Binance official.
Scenario A: The other party sends a compressed file (e.g., .rar/.zip), claiming it is an "application form" or "verification material"
What to do: Do not download, do not extract, and do not open it.
Real case: A user was contacted on a social platform by a fake "Binance business representative" who sent a compressed file named "Binance Super Rebate Application Form.rar" and asked the user to fill it out and send it back. After opening it, the user found that the file appeared to be a document but actually contained a malicious program (.dll file). The account was subsequently drained of 30,000+ USDT.
What counts as done: Ignore the message completely and block the contact.
Scenario B: The other party asks you to screenshot your account page (assets, UID, orders, etc.)
What to do: Refuse to provide any screenshots. Binance employees will not solicit such information through unofficial channels.
Principle: Scammers use screenshots to confirm that you have enough assets in your account before taking further action. If your current balance is very low, they may even "nurture" the contact, waiting for you to deposit more before striking.
Scenario C: The other party tells you to scan a QR code for "login verification" or "account activation"
What to do: Absolutely do not scan any QR code sent through unofficial channels.
Principle: Once you scan that QR code, you essentially authorize the other party to log into your Binance account session. If the scammer obtains session access, combined with the previously gathered screenshot information, they can transfer assets directly.
Confirm the only correct path for official KYC
Real KYC verification does not need to be completed through any external link. The path is fixed:
What to do: Log into the official Binance app or website and complete it yourself within account settings.
How to do it:
App: After logging in, tap [User Center] – [Identity Verification].
Website: After logging in, click [User Center] in the top right corner – [Identity Verification].
If there is a banner on the homepage saying "Complete Verification" or "Verify Now," clicking it will also take you there.
Follow the on-screen prompts to fill in information, upload front and back photos of your ID document, and complete facial recognition (liveness detection).
What counts as done: After submission, the page shows "Under Review" or "Verified." Binance will notify you of the review result by email.
Standard identity verification (KYC) is a prerequisite for all new users to use Binance products and services (deposits, trading, withdrawals). Accounts that have not completed verification will be switched to "Withdrawal Only" mode.
If you have already clicked a suspicious link or filled in information, act immediately
What to do: Carry out the following account security actions in order.
How to do it:
Stop all contact with the other party. Do not reply to any messages.
Immediately log into your Binance account through official channels (do not use any link they sent you). Check your asset balance, recent transaction history, and withdrawal records. If there are any abnormal outgoing transfers, record them immediately.
Change your Binance login password and reset your two-factor authentication (2FA) settings.
Check your login device management and remove all unrecognized devices or sessions.
Run a security scan on your current device using antivirus software to check for malicious programs.
Report the incident through Binance official customer support channels, explaining what you received and what you did.
What counts as done: Complete the password and 2FA reset, and confirm that your current assets are not compromised.
If you have opened a suspicious file, even if no asset loss is currently detected, it is recommended that you do not make any deposits or large transactions until the device scan confirms safety.
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FAQ
Q1: The SMS I received appears to come from "Binance official number." Can this also be fake?
Yes. "Fake base stations" and "number spoofing" are common scam techniques that can impersonate any number to send SMS. Whether the content is from Binance official does not depend on the number but on whether the content contains external links. Binance will not send clickable KYC verification links via SMS. You can confirm by using Binance Verify to check any URLs or contact information appearing in the SMS.
Q2: If my KYC review is rejected, will I receive a verification link?
No. KYC review results are communicated to you via in-app notifications in the official Binance app and via email to your registered email address. If rejected, you need to log back into your account and re-submit materials on the [Identity Verification] page according to the rejection reason, not through any external link for "supplementary verification."
Next step: If you are not currently receiving any suspicious KYC notifications, simply log into the Binance app, go to [User Center] – [Identity Verification], and check your verification status. If the status is "Verified," you don't need to do anything. If you receive a suspicious message, before clicking anything, go to Binance Verify first and verify the source.
