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Scammers Demand Crypto From Stranded Ships In Strait Of Hormuz: Report
Scammers Demand Crypto From Stranded Ships In Strait Of Hormuz: Report
Authored by Amin Haqshanas via CoinTelegraph.com,
Fraudulent actors posing as Iranian authorities have reportedly sent messages to shipping companies whose vessels remain stranded west of the Strait of Hormuz, demanding payment in cryptocurrency for safe passage.
On Monday, maritime risk company Marisks issued a warning saying unknown groups had contacted shipowners claiming to represent Iranian security services and requesting transit “fees” in Bitcoin or USDt in exchange for clearance through the strait, according to Reuters.
“These specific messages are a scam,” Marisks reportedly said,...
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