ScamGuard

🪙 Coinbase Scam Checker — Is That Email or Call Real?

Got an email, text, or call claiming to be Coinbase? Paste it here. ScamGuard checks the sender, links, and wording against thousands of known Coinbase phishing scams and crypto drainer attacks — instant verdict, no signup.

What ScamGuard checks for

  • Detects fake 'unauthorised transaction' emails
  • Spots phishing login pages (coinbase-secure.com, etc.)
  • Checks wallet addresses against known drainer pools
  • Flags fake support phone numbers
  • Identifies wallet-connect and seed-phrase scams
  • Free verdict in seconds

⚠️ Red flags and warning signs

  • Email asks you to 'verify' your wallet or seed phrase
  • Unsolicited call from 'Coinbase security'
  • Link goes to a coinbase.com look-alike domain
  • Urgent: 'unauthorised login in 24h'
  • Refund or 'recovery' offer for a previous loss

Real scam examples

Fake security alert

'Suspicious login from Russia — click here to secure your account.' Link goes to coinbase-verify.net which steals your password and 2FA.

Wallet drainer site

A Discord link asks you to 'connect wallet to claim airdrop'. Approving the contract empties your hot wallet in one transaction.

How to protect yourself

  • Always type coinbase.com yourself — never click email links
  • Never share your seed phrase with anyone, ever
  • Use a hardware wallet for amounts you can't afford to lose
  • Enable security key 2FA, not SMS
  • Hang up on any call claiming to be Coinbase

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Frequently asked questions

How do I know if a Coinbase email is real?

Real Coinbase emails come from @coinbase.com and never ask for your password, seed phrase, or 2FA code. Paste the full email or the link inside it into ScamGuard — we check the sending domain, link destination, and wording against known Coinbase phishing patterns.

Is a phone call from Coinbase support legit?

Coinbase does not make unsolicited phone calls. If someone calls claiming to be Coinbase support, hang up. They're after your 2FA code, seed phrase, or remote-access permission.

What's the most common Coinbase scam?

The 'unauthorised transaction' phishing email — it links to a fake login page that captures your password and 2FA code, then drains your wallet. Always log in by typing coinbase.com yourself.

Can ScamGuard recover stolen Coinbase funds?

We can produce an evidence pack (wallet trace, screenshots, timeline) you can take to Coinbase's compliance team and law enforcement. Recovery depends on how fast the funds were laundered — act within hours, not days.

Is the Coinbase scam checker free?

Yes — first check is free, no signup required.

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