The US Federal Bureau of Investigation is warning Tron blockchain users about an impersonation scam. Scammers are distributing a fraudulent token bearing the FBI’s name and seal to send messages claiming recipients’ wallets are under investigation. The fake alert urges users to complete a sham anti-money laundering verification online to avoid having their assets frozen, a classic phishing tactic aimed at stealing personal information. The FBI advises caution and warns against providing any identifying details to associated websites.
The US Federal Bureau of Investigation says a scam using a token on the Tron blockchain is impersonating the agency. FBI New York shared a message some users received via a token bearing the agency’s name and seal that said their wallet was “under investigation.”
The message then prompts the recipient to complete a sham anti-money laundering verification online. It claims this is necessary “to avoid a total block on your assets.”
The message uses the same urgent call to action as many phishing scams in crypto. In April, the FBI said it received over 140,000 complaints referencing crypto scams in 2024, resulting in $9.3 billion in losses.
The FBI told Tron users to “exercise caution” if they encounter the fake token. It urged them not to provide “any identifying information to any website associated with such token.”
The FBI said those who may have already sent information to the scammers should file a report. They should report to the Internet Crime Complaint Center.
In 2024, the FBI created a fake artificial intelligence-related token to catch fraudsters. The so-called “trap token,” called NexFundAI, targeted those engaged in fraudulent crypto activities like pump-and-dump schemes.
At least 18 people who helped manipulate the token’s trading volume were charged. This was part of the FBI’s sting operation against market manipulation.
