04 2860 0050 - 0428600050: Binance Impersonation & Phishing Scam

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11 community reports for 04 2860 0050 (0428600050): Binance phishing scam. Callers and SMS impersonate Binance security, claim account compromise, request verification codes and device linking.

Binance Impersonation and Phishing Reports for 04 2860 0050

Eleven contributors have reported scam activity from 04 2860 0050 (also written as 0428600050), predominantly targeting Binance cryptocurrency account holders. The number operates as a Telstra mobile service and is being used to impersonate Binance security, sending SMS and making calls claiming account compromise or security alerts requiring immediate action.

Reports consistently describe the same social engineering pattern: contributors receive unsolicited SMS or calls from 0428600050 claiming to be Binance security, stating that someone has attempted to connect a new device to their account, and urgently requesting they provide verification codes or click links to confirm their identity.

What Callers and SMS from 04 2860 0050 Say

The SMS messages from 04 2860 0050 follow a nearly identical template across multiple reports. One contributor received: "Binance: Your verification code to connect a new device is B-######. If you did not request this, contact us immediately at +61 285 992 870". The message includes a fake Sydney phone number with too many digits designed to appear legitimate but yield no real results in searches.

Other SMS variations from this number state "Binance Security Alert" followed by requests to use a code to connect a new device, or provide confirmation that the recipient did not initiate the device connection. One contributor noted the message specifically mentioned using a "linking code", which they immediately recognised as suspicious and blocked without opening.

When contributors answer calls from 04 2860 0050, callers claim the recipient's Binance account has been hacked or compromised, creating urgency to take immediate action. The impersonation is consistent: callers present themselves as Binance security representatives responding to alleged account breach attempts.

Report Patterns and Multiple Tactics

Eight of the eleven reports specifically flagged this as a scam. The tactics breakdown reveals two primary attack vectors: six reports mention impersonation (posing as Binance), and five reports document phishing links embedded in SMS or referenced in calls. Four reports describe both impersonation and phishing combined in the same attack.

The attack pattern targets people across multiple channels. The majority of reports (9 out of 11) came via SMS, which is the scammer's preferred method as it reaches recipients who may respond without hearing a human voice and can be triggered repeatedly. Two reports came from answered calls, and one from a missed call, indicating the scammers also use voice calls to reinforce the SMS message urgency.

Timing shows concentrated activity between 14 December and 18 December 2025, suggesting either a targeted campaign wave or a recently activated number. Contributors acted defensively: several immediately blocked the number, one did not open suspicious links, and one reported the number straight away without engaging.

What to Do If You Receive a Call from 04 2860 0050

If 04 2860 0050 calls you:

• Do not: Answer if you don't recognise the number, return the call, or provide any information
• Do not: Confirm or deny having a Binance account, even to "prove" you're the legitimate user
• Do: Let it go to voicemail
• Do: Block 04 2860 0050 immediately in your phone settings
• Do: If curious, independently verify by contacting Binance through their official app or website, never using details provided by the caller

Never call back any number provided in a suspicious message from 04 2860 0050 or similar scam sources. Scammers provide fake contact numbers designed to look legitimate but which route to their own operation.

What to Do If You Receive an SMS from 04 2860 0050

If you receive an SMS from 04 2860 0050:

• Do not: Click any links, even to "verify" or "deny" the request
• Do not: Reply to the message or call the number mentioned in the SMS
• Do not: Share any codes, passwords, or personal information
• Do: Delete the message immediately
• Do: Block 0428600050 in your messaging app
• Do: Report the SMS to your mobile provider (Telstra) by forwarding to 0429 999 888
• Do: Report to the Australian Cybercrime Online Reporting Portal at cyber.gov.au

Binance will never ask you to verify your account via unsolicited SMS or provide codes to confirm your identity. Any such request is a phishing attempt designed to compromise your cryptocurrency holdings.

How to Report 04 2860 0050

If you've been contacted by 0428600050 or received suspicious SMS, report it through these official Australian channels:

• Forward the SMS to the ACMA at 0429 999 888 - this helps build evidence against the number and your provider can take action
• Report the scam to Scamwatch (scamwatch.gov.au) - include the SMS content and any details from the call
• Report to the Australian Cybercrime Online Reporting Portal at cyber.gov.au - especially important for phishing and credential theft attempts
• Report directly to Binance if you have an account - use their official in-app report feature or contact security@binance.com
• File a report with your mobile provider (Telstra) to request they investigate the account associated with 04 2860 0050
• If you provided any sensitive information, contact your bank or cryptocurrency exchange immediately
• Contribute to Reverseau by reporting your experience with 0428600050 - community reports help others identify and avoid the same scam

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