Recanati-Kaplan Talks

Spotting the Red Flags: Protect Yourself from Misinformation & Today’s Top Scams

Coinbase Chief Security Officer Philip Martin, Kurt Knutsson, Spencer Cornelia and Special Guests in Conversation with Humphrey Yang

Jan 22, 2026

Technology is moving fast. Scammers are moving faster. Staying safe starts with being informed.

Online scams are evolving — both in scale and sophistication. Last year, Americans aged 60+ lost nearly $2.8 billion to crypto scams alone, not because they were careless, but because scammers exploit a perfect storm of digital unfamiliarity and high-value targets. And it’s not just older adults. According to the Pew Research Center, 73% of US adults have experienced an online scam or attack, and most Americans receive spam calls, texts, or emails every week. Scams now cut across age, background, and experience.

Join Coinbase Chief Security Officer Philip Martin and special guests for a timely, accessible conversation about how to protect yourself from scams of all kinds.

From inside one of the world’s largest platforms, Martin brings a front-row perspective on the tactics scammers use, and the tools consumers need to stay ahead of them.

Together, we’ll explore:

  • How scams thrive, and the simple red flags that can stop them
  • Why safety requires long-term vigilance, not one-off warnings
  • Why even educated, tech-literate adults are being targeted with highly engineered scams
  • What a genuinely safe online experience looks like in 2026, from online dating to crypto
  • What new data on illicit crypto activity really means for consumers

Whether you’re crypto-curious, already invested, or just trying to stay ahead of the next scam attempt, this conversation offers essential insight into the shifting world of digital security, and offers clear guidance for protecting yourself, and your confidence, as digital finance continues to evolve.

This program is sponsored by Coinbase
This program is part of 92NY Recanati-Kaplan Talks.
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