- Scammers are impersonating the Federal Bureau of Investigation using a fraudulent token on the Tron blockchain.
- The fake alerts warn users their wallets are “under investigation” and pressure them into a sham “anti-money laundering verification.”
- The FBI confirms crypto scam losses surpassed $9.3 billion in 2024, marking a 66% increase from the previous year.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation warned on Thursday that scammers are impersonating the agency via a fake token on the Tron blockchain to steal personal information. FBI New York‘s X account shared examples of the on-chain messages received by users. These messages falsely claim the recipient’s wallet is “under investigation” and demand immediate action.
Recipients are prompted to complete a sham online check “to avoid a total block on your assets.” This urgent call to action mirrors classic phishing tactics used across the crypto industry. According to recent FBI data, crypto scams resulted in over $9.3 billion in losses last year.
Consequently, the FBI urged Tron users to exercise extreme caution with this token. The agency advised people not to provide any identifying information to associated websites. Victims who may have already engaged with the scam should file a report with the Internet Crime Complaint Center.
Meanwhile, this is not the first time the FBI has leveraged a token for investigative purposes. In 2024, the Bureau created a fake AI-related “trap token” called NexFundAI to catch fraudsters. That sting operation led to charges against at least 18 individuals involved in market manipulation schemes.
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