Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service -- Fraud or scam -- Complaint #5563156
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 5563156
Company: Coinbase, INC.
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service
Sub-Product: Mobile or digital wallet
Issue: Fraud or scam
State: Ohio
ZIP Code: 442XX
Date Received: 2022-05-14T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2022-05-14T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
I had opened a Wallet on Coinbase. I wanted to invest some money, when I joined a smart mining pool. I initially placed {$16000.00} in the pool, and within a week it had disappeared. I called Coinbase to report the matter immediately after I noticed the money was missing, and they asked me if I had shared my security key with anyone, and I said I had not. They said that no one had access to that wallet, but they would investigate the matter for me to try and get my money back. I had told them that I had joined a smart mining pool, but they did not say anything to warn me about that that it could possibly be fraud, they simply said nothing, other than they would investigate and they put a freeze on my account so no one could access it, put money in or take it out. The next day I received a phone call from someone saying they were from Coinbase, and said that the transaction was legit, that they were running the smart mining pool that I had joined, and that they had taken the funds and moved them to another account, and that if I would invest another {$50000.00}, I would receive my money back that had been taken, along with double interest, the reason being was to promote their company with more assets. I tried to call Coinbase back to see if this was legit, and I was not told anything at all, other than they hadnt heard about it. Again, I was not warned about anything, I was not told to look out for anything that this could possibly be a scam, and then Coinbase allowed my account to be unfrozen, at which point I invested the money and lost all of it as well. Coinbase refuses to accept any responsibility or help me in anyway. I am willing to accept the loss on the first investment of the XXXX, but I have asked that the other XXXX be returned, because I feel that they were negligent, and did not help me or warn me of any dangers. They will not respond to my complaints they will not respond to anything at this point, and I am seeking help in this matter. It started on XX/XX/XXXX, I had the first initial I taken about XX/XX/XXXX, at that point I called Coinbase, and I lost the rest by XX/XX/XXXX. I was told the only way to get my initial investment back, was to invest another XXXX. I cant get help from anyone in this matter, it has caused me a great deal of financial harm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #5563156 about?
Complaint #5563156 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 2022-05-14T12:00:00-05:00.
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.?
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Disclaimer
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