Fake TradingView Ads Offer “Free Premium”—and Deliver Malware Instead

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.

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.

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.

Expect ongoing updates as this story evolves.