I am very new to crypto and figured that was the way of things
That's what they count on, people that are new to crypto and don't know about all the dangers that lie ahead.
I still feel crypto is the way to go but only using coinbase etc
Even though Coinbase is one of the most reputable exchanges, using CEX also has its own dangers as once you send the money to thjem, they can do whatever they want with it, meaning making all kind of bullshit reasons to keep your money.
By the way, how did you even found about these scammers?