Full Notification

         FRAUD ALERT: COINBASE WITHDRAWAL CODE SCAM
Coinbase is an American cryptocurrency exchange that allows buying, selling and holding various forms of cryptocurrency.  It is a widely used exchange, which has made it a target for bad actors that utilize a new scam.
A phishing scam has targeted cell phone users via text with a recent surge nationwide.  Below is an example of the message:

Key indicators of this scam include, but are not limited to:
•Messages from unknown numbers that are not associated with Coinbase.
•Unsolicited OTP (one-time password) codes or withdrawal notifications.
•Requests to call a phone number to “verify” account activity.
•Spelling errors or extremely urgent language
To protect yourself and others from these scams, consider the following: •DO NOT provide account login information•Don’t share account activity – Do not share any activity or financial account information.•Change your password – If you called a phone number from a phishing text scam, it is recommended that you change your password. Also, call your financial institutions if you provided any financial information.•Block any phone numbers, report the text as junk/spam, and send a screenshot of the phishing text in a message to [email protected].
Please call 9-1-1 or your local police department if you believe you are being victimized. You can also report scams to Coinbase [email protected] or to the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) https://www.ic3.gov.
 

Instructions:

Please click on the link below to a press release issued by the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office regarding a Coinbase Withdrawal Code Scam:
https://www.middlesexcountynj.gov/Home/Components/News/News/1788/736