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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

⚠coinbase-kyc-verify.net

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Confirmed scam

KYC (Know Your Customer) verification is a real Coinbase requirement — scammers clone the exact request format.

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Typical victim loss: $1,000–$50,000

FBI IC3 2024 — crypto account/KYC fraud avg $47,900/victim

First seen

Jun 2025

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

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Government ID (passport, driver's license) stolen.

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Selfie + ID enables bypassing real KYC at other financial platforms.

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Coinbase credentials collected alongside identity documents.

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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Fake Coinbase domains used in this scam

coinbase-kyc-verify.netSee domain →coinbase-kyc-portal.comSee domain →coinbase-verify-id.netSee domain →cb-account-confirm.comSee domain →

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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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First documented: June 2025

Source: FBI IC3 2024 — crypto account/KYC fraud avg $47,900/victim

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