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

Scammers are contacting people and claiming to be CoinMarketCap staff, even though CoinMarketCap states it has no phone number and will never call users, warning users to verify through official customer service.

Confirmed

Global impact / market context

If investors answer fake calls, they may disclose personal data or send money, causing direct financial loss and reducing trust in CoinMarketCap, a key source of crypto price information.

Analyst inference

Crypto investors rely on data aggregators like CoinMarketCap for market decisions; impersonation scams can mislead users, potentially prompting broader caution that slows trading activity and heightens perceived market risk.

Analyst inference

What to watch

1. Increase in reports of phone calls claiming to be from CoinMarketCap; a rise would indicate expanding impersonation scams targeting crypto users and could trigger broader security alerts. Analyst inference
2. Any official announcement from CoinMarketCap about new communication channels, such as adding a verified phone line, which would change how users confirm legitimate contact. Analyst inference
3. Regulatory or law‑enforcement warnings specifically addressing CoinMarketCap impersonation scams, which could lead to stricter enforcement actions and protect investors. Analyst inference

Affected assets

• NOT — Notcoin

Evidence

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