The FBI warns of ‘fictional law companies’ that targets victims of crypto scam

The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has released a public service announcement for victims of crypto scams seeking legal advice to recover their funds.

In a notice on Wednesday, the FBI Says The fictional -thought companies of that law target individuals who have previously been sscamed into some or all of their crypto holders, putting them at a further risk. According to the Bureau, scammers’ actions have left victims at risk to compromise their personal data and other funds.

The announcement, based on an update for similar warnings from the FBI on August 2023 and June 2024, warned people against receiving assistance from anyone who recommended a “crypto recovery law firm” or any law firm “requesting a cryptocurrency or prepaid gift card.”

“Be careful with law companies that are in contact with you unexpectedly, especially if you have not yet reported crime to any law enforcement agency or civil protection agencies,” read the notice.

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According to data from Blockchain Security Company Certik, there is about $ 2.5 billion in crypto Lost due to hacks, exploitation and scams in the first half of 2025. Even in some cases the exchanges or companies are can recover user fundsMany of the targets left on their own devices to find solutions.

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Crypto got to boost US stockpile?

As one of the US law enforcement agencies, the FBI often leads in cases involving crypto -related scams, seizures, and fraud. According to the US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, any digital assets seized by the authorities will go to national crypto or bitcoin (Btc) stockpile after any victims have been paid.

In April, the Dallas FBI seized $ 2.4 million BTC allegedly associated with a member of a hacking team. Federal officers Filed a lawsuit In July looking for a claim to funds.