Scam ads posing as TradingView promotions are circulating on Facebook, luring users with promises of free premium subscriptions and cryptocurrency bonuses.
The company announced today (Wednesday) that the campaigns are fraudulent and often lead to malware that can compromise personal data.
“Recently, we’ve detected a growing number of fake TradingView advertisements circulating on Facebook,” the notice mentioned. “These scams promise free access to our Premium features and other tempting bonuses.”
How the Scam Operates
TradingView says the fraudulent ads mimic its design and branding to appear authentic. Common tactics include offering a free annual subscription or claiming a partnership with well-known companies such as Binance, with promises of free USDT.
Clicking the ad typically redirects users to a site that closely resembles TradingView’s official platform. From there, visitors are asked to download “special” software, which the company warns is actually malicious and built to steal sensitive information.
The company stressed that it is not connected to these ads and that tradingview.com and its verified channels are the only reliable sources for its products and offers.
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TradingView advises users to avoid offers that appear too good to be true. The company warns against downloading “cracked” or “developer” versions of its platform, which are both illegal and unsafe.
It also urges users to check web addresses carefully, steering clear of deceptive domains such as trading-view.com or tradingview-premium.net. Official desktop and mobile applications are available only via TradingView’s website and approved app stores.
A Recurring Problem
For those who have interacted with suspicious ads, TradingView recommends immediately changing account passwords, enabling two-factor authentication, scanning devices for malware, reviewing account activity, and reporting the case to its support team.
This is not the first time the platform has faced impersonation scams. In April, TradingView issued a similar warning over fake YouTube channels posing as the company, which were used to distribute malware targeting cryptocurrency and personal data.
In April, TradingView also warned about Scammers targeting its users with fake YouTube channels designed to trick users into downloading malware. According to the charting platform, these deceptive channels were created to impersonate TradingView and closely mislead its audience.
TradingView issued an urgent warning, advising users to engage only with its official YouTube presence to avoid falling victim to the scams. The company reported a surge in fake YouTube channels masquerading as its official accounts, preying on its user base.
The fraudulent channels reportedly used stolen or hijacked accounts, often with verified badges and substantial subscriber counts.
