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Privacy and security


Avoid phishing

  • What is phishing?
  • Phishing
  • Reporting phishing sites
  • Unexpected device confirmation emails

Avoid scams

  • Phone-based attacks
  • Technical support and impersonation scams
  • Giveaway scams
  • Investment scams
  • Extortion scams
  • Loader or load-up scams
  • Telegram and WhatsApp scams
  • Employment scams
  • Dusting attacks

Data privacy

  • Privacy data request FAQ
  • How to access privacy settings and make requests
  • Make your account more secure
  • Sending authenticated account requests for Coinbase Commerce
  • Data Privacy at Coinbase
  • Why does the Coinbase mobile app request special permissions?
  • Performance Ad Tracking
  • Password security measures

Account compromised

  • Report an unauthorized transaction
  • Lock or unlock your compromised account

Other

  • Coinbase Money Transmission and e-Money Regulatory Compliance
  • Does Coinbase use customer deposits for anything?
  • How can I disclose a security vulnerability to Coinbase?
  • How does Coinbase use my ID?
  • How is my bank account information protected?
  • Resolve your account restriction
  • Is a 2-step verification code required for every login?
  • Is a crypto address linked to my Coinbase account safe to display publicly?
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