Binance: Do not trust any "listing agent," as we do not charge any fees for listing applications. Reporting a listing agent could result in a reward of up to $5 million.

On December 17, Binance issued a statement noting a sharp rise in listing-related scams, per official sources. Scammers are impersonating Binance employees (including business development staff), purported "listing agents," or authorized intermediaries—often promising guaranteed token listings in exchange for fees. These claims are entirely fraudulent: Binance does not charge fees for project evaluation or listing applications, and any listing commitment is false. **Key Principles to Follow:** 1. **No Third-Party Intermediaries:** Binance does not appoint, accept, or recognize individuals/organizations to represent projects in listing applications or negotiations. Anyone claiming to collect Binance listing fees is committing fraud. All listing-related communication must come directly from a project’s core team (e.g., founders, co-founders, C-level executives). Projects using third parties for listing applications will be immediately disqualified and blacklisted, blocking future submissions. Binance has received reports of false "Binance listing agents" or paid listing assistance—some have already been blacklisted. 2. **Report Fraud Immediately:** Binance will take strong action (including legal measures) against identified scam intermediaries. A dedicated reporting channel exists for fraudulent activity. If contacted by someone claiming to be a Binance employee, affiliate, or representative asking for transaction fees, listing assistance fees, or any compensation, report it right away. Whistleblowers providing valid leads are eligible for a reward of up to $5 million.