Transacting bitcoins on Coinbase may be worse for privacy than even PayPal . And it’s because you also compromise the privacy of people who transacted with you. Then there’s the issue of high fees. Coinbase’s convenience and ease of use come at a cost: when you buy bitcoins, the fee is 1.49% to 3.99%.
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Scammers can create fake websites asking for sensitive information to gain control of your accounts . Coinbase employees will NEVER ask you to share your password, 2-step verification codes, or private keys. If someone claiming to be from Coinbase asks you for this information, it is a scam.
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