Crypto for Safe Passage Through the Strait of Hormuz: The New Scam

Dark Mode Toggle Ball Crypto News Today Market Updates Margin Trading Guides Videos Price Analysis BTC Analysis ETH Analysis XRP Analysis Bitcoin For Beginners Interviews Editorials DeFi & NFT Buy Crypto Language Bulgarian Turkish Spanish © Copyright CryptoPotato Home » Crypto News Greek maritime risk management firm MARISKS has warned shipping companies about fraudulent messages targeting vessels stranded west of the Strait of Hormuz. In fact, scammers are demanding cryptocurrency payments for “safe passage.” Unknown actors posing as Iranian authorities have contacted shipowners, requesting transit fees in Bitcoin (BTC) or Tether (USDT) in exchange for clearance. MARISKS said the messages are fake and not from Iranian authorities, and called them a scam. The message cited by MARISKS read, “After providing the documents and assessing your eligibility by the Iranian Security Services, we

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