Coinbase "KYC Verification Required" Text Scam — ID Theft Warning
Coinbase KYC identity verification — government ID + selfie + SSN under compliance framing
Coinbase: Your account requires identity verification to comply with updated KYC regulations. Verify within 48 hours or your account will be temporarily restricted: coinbase-kyc-verify.net
SMS
Confirmed scam
KYC (Know Your Customer) verification is a real Coinbase requirement — scammers clone the exact request format.
Typical victim loss: $1,000–$50,000
FBI IC3 2024 — crypto account/KYC fraud avg $47,900/victim
First seen
Jun 2025
Category
Crypto
Attack vector
SMS
Trigger
Panic / Urgency
4 red flags in this message
Fake regulatory requirement
KYC (Know Your Customer) updates happen inside the Coinbase app — not via SMS links to third-party sites.
Fake domain
All Coinbase identity verification happens at coinbase.com.
48-hour account restriction threat
Fear of losing access to crypto holdings with no ability to sell or withdraw.
ID document upload requested
Government-issued ID + selfie = full identity theft package.
What happens if you click
Government ID (passport, driver's license) stolen.
Selfie + ID enables bypassing real KYC at other financial platforms.
Coinbase credentials collected alongside identity documents.
Fake Coinbase domains used in this scam
4 identifiedScammers register multiple lookalike domains for the same campaign — rotating them to avoid spam filters. Any link from these domains is fraudulent.The only legitimate Coinbase address is coinbase.com.
4 fraudulent domains identified — consistent with organized scam infrastructure.
Other versions of this message
Scammers rotate wording to bypass spam filters. All variations lead to the same outcome.
Coinbase KYC Update: Verify your identity to maintain full access to your account.
COINBASE NOTICE: Regulatory update requires re-verification. Submit ID within 48h.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Coinbase request KYC verification via SMS?+
No. Coinbase handles identity verification inside the app and directs users to complete it at coinbase.com. You receive notifications in-app and via email — never SMS links.
What can scammers do with a stolen government ID and selfie?+
Open bank accounts, apply for credit cards, bypass identity verification at crypto exchanges, and file fraudulent tax returns — all using your real identity.
How do I complete real Coinbase verification?+
Open the Coinbase app or go to coinbase.com. Go to Settings > Identity Verification. All legitimate KYC steps are within the platform.
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Check your message →First documented: June 2025
Source: FBI IC3 2024 — crypto account/KYC fraud avg $47,900/victim
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