What is the Coinbase email scam?

In most cases, phishing emails are sent by scammers who attempt to trick recipients into providing sensitive, personal information such as credit card details, login credentials (e.g., username, email address, password), social security numbers and other details.

What is phishing in Coinbase?

Phishing is a fraudulent practice that can happen through different means of communication, including emails, SMS texts, social media posts, and fraudulent URLs. These attackers will brand themselves and pretend to be Coinbase in order to obtain sensitive information, such as passwords and 2FA codes.

How do I report a suspicious message from Coinbase?

Coinbase specifically requests on its "Help" page that you email the company's security team if you're suspicious of any communications that claim to be from Coinbase. You can report suspicious SMS texts to Coinbase too, as well as your cell service provider.

How do I know if my Coinbase account is fake?

The scammer will try to make the email look identical, but there will almost always be red flags. Check your account activity on Coinbase by logging in. If nothing major has happened (no buys, sells, or transfers), then it’s likely that this email is fake.