FBI: Beware of Criminals Impersonating Lawyers and Government Employees to Scam Cryptocurrency Victims

According to Decrypt, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a new warning stating that some fake law firms are further deceiving victims of cryptocurrency scams. The agency pointed out that scammers may impersonate lawyers and government employees, claiming they will return the victims' funds. Cybercriminals may request payment in the form of cryptocurrency or gift cards for so-called 'service fees', which legitimate organizations would never do.