According to blockchain investigator ZachXBT, Coinbase users may have lost over $46 million in Bitcoin to phishing scams in March alone
ZachXBT revealed that multiple Coinbase-linked wallets were targeted this month. One major theft involved 400 Bitcoin, worth around $34.9 million, stolen from a single wallet on March 28th.
Screenshots from blockchain explorer Blockchair confirm this massive loss. After uncovering this case, ZachXBT discovered several other suspected thefts from Coinbase users, bringing the total stolen to over $46 million in just two weeks. Phishing scams often trick users into sending funds to fraudulent wallet addresses that closely resemble legitimate ones. These scams include:
With more people jumping into crypto, scammers are pulling out all the stops to line their pockets. If you’re not careful, you could fall into their trap: hook, line, and sinker.
Coinbase is aware of the situation and is investigating the claims. Jaclyn Sales, director of communications at Coinbase, issued a statement warning users about phishing scams. “Coinbase will never call you or ask for your login credentials, API key, or two-factor authentication codes. We will also never ask you to transfer funds,” Sales said.
She emphasized that if anyone contacts a user claiming to be from Coinbase and asks for personal information or asset transfers, it’s a scam.
To protect yourself from these scams, keep these tips in mind:
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