This scammer thought he could outsmart The Crypto Ponzi Scheme Avenger… big mistake.
In this eye-opening video, I, Danny de Hek aka The Crypto Ponzi Scheme Avenger, take you behind the scenes of a real scam attempt where a fraudster tried to steal my crypto wallet by impersonating Binance support over the phone.
*IT ALL STARTED WITH A TEXT:*
“Binance: Your verification code is: 829-106. If you did not request this code, please contact our support team immediately at +6499730014.”
*SOUNDS LEGIT, RIGHT? IT’S NOT.*
That phone number leads straight to a scammer operating out of a New Zealand line—armed with a script, psychological tactics, and a plan to con people into giving up their seed phrase.
This video includes the full transcript of the call—unedited—so you can hear firsthand the tactics used to:
- Mimic real Binance support
- Create urgency and fear
- Gain trust through repetition and tech jargon
- Pressure victims into installing Trust Wallet
- Trick them into revealing their 12-word seed phrase
They even pretended to “upgrade” me to a fake “Level 3 Binance Security Plan” that only allows one device to be logged in at a time. Their goal? To lure victims into a fake recovery process that actually hands over full access to their crypto wallet.
🔐 *KEY LESSON:*
Never, under any circumstances, give your seed phrase to anyone.
Not Binance. Not Trust Wallet. Not “support.”
If someone asks for it—they’re trying to rob you.
💣 This is the same scam targeting Mum and Dad investors around the world. And I’m not having it.
This channel is dedicated to calling out Ponzi schemes, MLM grifters, and crypto scam artists who prey on everyday people trying to secure their financial future.
I don’t just report scams.
I expose the people behind them.
I document the evidence.
And I fight back—publicly.
🔗 FULL BLOG with Transcript and Analysis:
👉 https://www.dehek.com/general/ponzi-scheme-scamalerts/dont-give-it-up-how-a-scammer-tried-to-steal-my-crypto-wallet-with-a-simple-phone-call/
👊 Join the fight against the multilevel marketing bottom feeders of the world.
Let’s make sure they don’t get away with stealing anyone else’s crypto.
🎯 *WHO THIS VIDEO IS FOR*
- Crypto beginners learning wallet safety
- Victims of phone scams or fake Binance support
- Anyone targeted by phishing or impersonation attacks
- Scam fighters and whistleblowers
- Regulators, journalists, and watchdogs who want proof of how these scams work
📢 *SHARE THIS VIDEO* if you want to warn others.
Let’s stop scammers before they get another victim.
*SPONSOR A REVIEW*
- Want me to investigate a specific scheme? You can now sponsor a deep-dive review — I’ll trace the founders, dig into the documents, and expose the mechanics of the fraud: https://danny.dehek.com/index.php?rp=/store/danny-de-hek/review
*RESOURCES & SUPPORT:*
- Global Reporting Guide – How to Report Cybercrime & Crypto Scams:https://www.dehek.com/general/ponzi-scheme-scamalerts/how-to-report-cybercrime-and-cryptocurrency-scams-a-global-guide/
- Track where your crypto really went:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_eMtZBEgkhyq376U3CwAoetWuXQ13dka3pj2qh_ZGjs
*SUPPORT MY WORK:*
- Support The Crypto Ponzi Scheme Avenger: https://ko-fi.com/dehek
- Donate in USDT (BNB Smart Chain):0x41874280aa32a2eebf29f497afba9c46b4b27650
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Special Summer Offer: Exclusively on Apple Podcasts, try our Dateline Premium subscription completely free for one month! With Dateline Premium, you get every episode ad-free plus exclusive bonus content.
On Purpose with Jay Shetty
I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!