Coinbase Users Report Increased Phishing Scams and Security Issues
Coinbase users report increased scams and phishing attacks. Reports on Twitter indicate that scammers are impersonating Coinbase, using its domain name for fraudulent activities.
- On July 7, a user received messages from scammers using a legitimate Coinbase phone number and email.
- The scam involved requests for personal information under the pretense of a security breach.
- A separate incident revealed a Coinbase employee mistakenly confirmed a hacker's email as legitimate, resulting in a loss of $50,000.
- Many users are sharing their experiences on social media and the Coinbase support page reflects numerous complaints about scams.
- Coinbase maintains that its official communication will never ask for passwords or remote access to devices.
- The company allocates resources to educate users on avoiding scams and collaborates with law enforcement against scammers.
- Experts advise utilizing strong passwords and enabling two-factor authentication (2FA) for additional security.