Beware of scammers trying to impersonate CoinMarketCap members. CMC does NOT have a phone number, and we will NEVER call you. When in doubt, always contact CMC Customer Service for verification.

What happened

CoinMarketCap warned that scammers are impersonating its staff, stating the company has no phone number and will never call users; it advises contacting official customer service for verification.

Confirmed

Global impact / market context

Scam attempts can lead investors to give away personal data or funds, harming trust in crypto data platforms. Knowing the correct contact method helps users avoid fraud and protect their assets.

Analyst inference

Crypto users often rely on data sites like CoinMarketCap for price information. Increased phishing activity can create confusion, potentially slowing market participation and affecting platform reputation.

Analyst inference

What to watch

1. Reports of phone‑based scams claiming to be from CoinMarketCap, which could indicate a rise in impersonation attempts. Analyst inference
2. User complaints or support tickets about suspicious contacts, showing how widespread the issue becomes. Analyst inference
3. Any official updates from CoinMarketCap on new verification steps, which may change how users confirm legitimate communications. Proposed

Affected assets

• NOT — Notcoin

Evidence

• x.com