Coinbase phishing email warning
Which? warns that UK consumers are being targeted by a new Coinbase-themed phishing scam. Fraudsters are sending emails claiming there has been suspicious activity on a user’s Coinbase account, urging recipients to click a link to “verify” or “secure” their account.
Coinbase is a cryptocurrency exchange company. It is a platform for buying, selling, transferring and storing crypto, a digital currency.
Key points:
- The emails are highly convincing — mimicking Coinbase branding and using scare tactics to create urgency.
- Clicking the link directs victims to a fake Coinbase login page designed to steal credentials and potentially access crypto wallets.
- Scammers are likely exploiting heightened public concern over cyberattacks on financial services.
- Which? stresses that legitimate companies like Coinbase will not ask for sensitive login information via email.
- Advice: don’t click links in unsolicited emails, verify account activity directly via the official app/website, and report suspicious messages to Action Fraud.
This scam highlights the evolution of phishing tactics — blending credible branding, psychological pressure, and the growing trust in mainstream crypto platforms. It exploits two vulnerabilities at once: the irreversible nature of crypto transactions and the public’s limited understanding of crypto security protocols.
Operation Crackdown
What Really Happens?
We often hear the myth that Operation Crackdown just means “a warning letter and nothing else” – but that’s not the case. Here’s the truth:
Every report is reviewed and logged. Repeated reports about the same driver or vehicle can lead to police visits, penalty notices, or even prosecution when evidence supports it.
PCSOs have Section 59 powers. If a vehicle is used anti-socially, a PCSO can issue a formal warning. If the same driver or vehicle is reported again within 12 months, the vehicle can be seized.
Your reports matter.
They help us identify hotspots, dangerous drivers, and tackle behaviour before it escalates.
So, if you see careless or anti-social driving, please keep reporting it – your information makes a difference
Protect Your Bike
Protect Your Bike – Don’t Let Thieves Ride Away With It! We’re continuing to receive reports of motorbike and moped thefts, particularly 125cc models, across our local area. Most of these thefts are happening overnight in residential streets and driveways. Thieves are targeting bikes that are left unsecured or in easy-to-access locations. Don’t give them an opportunity!
Here are simple steps you can take to protect your bike:
- Use a disc lock on your front wheel
- Chain your bike to a solid object or ground anchor
- Park in well-lit, secure areas, or inside a garage if possible
- Use a bike cover to keep it out of sight
- Never leave helmets or accessories on show
- Mark and register your bike with schemes like BikeRegister
Seen anything suspicious? Please report it. Call 101 or use our online reporting tool
If a crime is in progress, always call 999
Let’s stay alert and keep our community safe. Tag a biker you know and help us spread the word!
If you have information about any crime call 101, email: 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk or call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. If you see crime taking place call 999.
WG Neighbourhood Watch Coordinators – Simon Baker & Philippa Lake