Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service -- Fraud or scam -- Complaint #5317727
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 5317727
Company: Coinbase, INC.
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service
Sub-Product: Virtual currency
Issue: Fraud or scam
State: Pennsylvania
ZIP Code: 194XX
Date Received: 2022-03-11T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2022-03-29T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
XX/XX/XXXX at XXXX am I had regular day to get ready for work. When I wake up I see my phone to check the weather but that day it was very shocking I saw a message telling me my Coinbase account has been breached. After that I tried to login Coinbase I couldnt login then I tried to change password I couldnt. Then I saw almost 200 emails which is telling me I transferred this amount of Bitcoins at this wallet address like this Congratulations! You have successfully sent XXXX XXXX to XXXX. You can view transaction details in your Coinbase XXXX account. To facilitate this transaction, you paid XXXX XXXX in network fees. After that I find out my XXXX phone is out of service. So I had to change my sim call XXXX and they help me to restore my line. I complained to my local police and they give me a case number then I also reported to the fbi. Now I have headache mourn for my money my wife is crying day and night. Our hardworking money go all on a second. Now Coinbase they cant help me to restore my Coinbase account I called them 10/15 times. They just send me an its my responsibility to protect my password. But police want to what IP address the guy login and all the transactions in my account but Coinbase cant help me.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #5317727 about?
Complaint #5317727 was filed against Coinbase, INC. regarding Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service specifically about Fraud or scam. It was received by the CFPB on 2022-03-11T12:00:00-05:00.
How did Coinbase, INC. respond to this complaint?
The company responded with: "Closed with explanation". The response was timely.
What is the risk level of this complaint?
See the risk assessment section for details on this complaint's risk profile.
How do I file a similar complaint?
You can file a complaint with the CFPB at consumerfinance.gov/complaint. Select the appropriate product category (Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service) and describe your issue in detail.
Can I see other complaints against Coinbase, INC.?
Yes, visit the Coinbase, INC. company profile at readthecomplaint.com/company/coinbase-inc to see all complaints, risk scores, and analysis.
Disclaimer
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