What should I do if I receive a phishing email from Coinbase?

Immediately reset all of your passwords. You should enter in contact with our Coinbase support as soon as possible. If you think you’ve received a phishing email from someone impersonating Coinbase, forward the email to [email protected] — we’re happy to take a look and to let you know if it’s real or not.

Was Coinbase a scam?

Coinbase had unlinked all customer bank accounts and requested a reconnection via Plaid. This announcement was made in an email and left users questioning whether or not it was a scam. For fraudsters, this was an opportunity to impersonate Coinbase via fake emails and dupe users into sharing their login information.

Where do Coinbase emails come from?

Genuine emails from Coinbase always come from one of the official domain names (or subdomain names) that end in “coinbase.com.” These include — but are not limited to — the following examples:

How do you know if a phishing email is a scam?

Use urgency. A telltale sign of phishing emails is the use of urgent scare tactics. Fraudsters try to pressure victims into rushed replies before they have time to think clearly. If an email instructs you to unlock your account in one day to salvage your investment (or log in to Coinbase to claim a prize quickly), it’s best to take a pause.