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In the recent turn of events, an email scam is being circulated using Coinbase, a well known cryptocurrency exchange, to trick unsuspecting users which was highlighted by Ripple’s CTO David Schwartz. The phishing email falsely claims that an individual’s case is under review by Coinbase’s “Asset Shielding Department,” providing a fake phone number for contact and urging users to confirm sensitive information during supposed phone call with the representative.  Yet another elaborate scam attempt today using both SMS and email. This is a scam. Do not fall for it. pic.twitter.com/Bb7EVDhIOb — David “JoelKatz” Schwartz (@JoelKatz) October 4, 2024 Ripple’s CTO warns users of Coinbase Scam Ripple’s Chief Technology Officer, David “JoelKatz” Schwartz, highlighted this growing issue with a post on X platform, cautioning users about yet another elaborate scam using both SMS and email. Schwartz, one of the original architects of the XRP Ledger, emphasized the rise in sophisticated phishing attempts designed to steal personal information.  Coinbase Email Scam The email in question (as shown in the image above) appears quite convincing as it bears Coinbase’s logo and a professional design layout which would trick users into revealing sensitive data, such as account details, account credentials or wallet keys, by making the email appear official and time-sensitive. However, upon closer inspection, there are clear red flags, such as the sender’s suspicious email address and the unusual case verification process. The scammers behind this phishing attempt aim to exploit user’s trust in Coinbase by requesting them to share personal details over the phone under the guise of employee verification.  This incident follows numerous other attempts to trap cryptocurrency users. Scammers often use the names of major crypto platforms, like Coinbase, to add legitimacy to their schemes. Ripple Scams in the Comment Section Ironically, in the comments section of the post, scammers…

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