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Exceptions and what Coinbase may do
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What to do if you are scammed
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The key distinctions of Coinbase's refund policy
Cryptocurrency lost to scams (no refund)
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Social engineering scams: If a scammer tricks you into sending crypto to a fake wallet or a fake investment, the transfer is considered authorized by you. Coinbase will not be able to get it back.
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The best protection is prevention
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Use unique passwords: Never reuse your Coinbase password on other websites.
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