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Description

Fraudulent company impersonating Coinbase, reporting suspicious activity on the account and requesting personal information. Below is an example of the email they sent: ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Coinbase: Fraud & Security [email protected] Date: Sun, Nov 30, 2025 at 12:05?AM Subject: Agent Authentication 1****5 (email) Coinbase Your Case Has Been Updated A representative has provided you an update on your support case. Representative Name Joseph Kelly Case ID 1****5 For your reference, we've included your assigned representative's name and your Case ID above. If you have any questions, please speak with your assigned representative. These details are valid for the current session. For security purposes, do not share your Case ID or any account details outside of this conversation.

Targeted Person's Location

VA, USA- 23453

Scammer Information
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Unknown Location

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1(888) 704-7682

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Unknown URL

Scam Type

CryptoCurrency

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Business name

Coinbase-Possible Imposter

Date Reported

November 29, 2025

Scam ID

1117405


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