Scammers Target TradingView Users With Fake YouTube Channels

Scammers have recently targeted users of the popular charting platform, TradingView, by setting up fake YouTube channels. These accounts are made to look almost exactly like the real TradingView channel, hoping to trick users into installing harmful files on their devices.

TradingView has warned its entire community, asking them to only watch content from its official YouTube account. Fake YouTube pages pretending to be the company have been growing quickly and have already attracted a lot of attention from unsuspecting viewers.

Scammers Hijack YouTube Channels to Spread Malware

These fake channels are often built on stolen or hijacked YouTube accounts. These accounts already have a verified badge and thousands of subscribers, which helps them look trustworthy. The scammers then upload videos that copy TradingView’s usual style, including livestreams and walkthroughs that appear helpful.

The scammers share links in the video descriptions, saying they lead to special versions of the TradingView app — like a “developer version” or a cracked premium copy. But when someone clicks the link and runs the file, it quietly adds a harmful script to their computer using Windows PowerShell.

This script installs a type of malware called a Remote Access Trojan (RAT), which allows the scammer to secretly control the victim’s computer. Once inside, the hacker can watch what the person does, take their login information, and even get into their cryptocurrency wallets.

TradingView Warns Users About Fake Downloads

Several victims have already come forward, reporting losses after following these fake tutorials. Some lost full access to their crypto wallets. The scammers go out of their way to appear real — using deepfake hosts that look and sound human, filling the comment section with fake reviews, and copying TradingView’s official design and language.

TradingView is reminding everyone that it will never ask users to run command-line tools or scripts like PowerShell. The only safe way to download the app is from its own website. Any offer that promises free premium access, limited-time giveaways, or hidden versions of the app should be seen as a scam.

These scams are not only hurting users but also damaging the trust in real crypto platforms. That’s why TradingView is pushing back strongly and helping users learn how to spot fakes before it’s too late.

TradingView is now working with both YouTube and law enforcement teams to take down the scam channels as quickly as possible. They are also asking anyone who may have been affected to take serious steps right away.

TradingView advises moving any stored crypto to a secure wallet to avoid future theft. These extra steps can help protect assets and stop scammers from doing more harm.