PANews reported on August 15 that the FBI has issued a new warning stating that some fake law firms are targeting Crypto Assets scam victims for further fraud. The agency noted that scammers impersonate lawyers and government employees claiming they will return the victims' funds. Cybercriminals may request payment in the form of Crypto Assets or gift cards for so-called "service fees," which legitimate organizations would never do.
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FBI: Beware of criminals impersonating lawyers and government employees to defraud victims of Crypto Assets.
PANews reported on August 15 that the FBI has issued a new warning stating that some fake law firms are targeting Crypto Assets scam victims for further fraud. The agency noted that scammers impersonate lawyers and government employees claiming they will return the victims' funds. Cybercriminals may request payment in the form of Crypto Assets or gift cards for so-called "service fees," which legitimate organizations would never do.