💻 ** Crypto scam takes advantage of Strait of Hormuz crisis by taking fake payments, leading to two ships being fired upon — two vessels reportedly fell victim and paid fake 'Iranian authorities' **

Two vessels waiting to transit the Strait of Hormuz reportedly fell victim to scammers posing as Iranian authorities and asking for transit fee payments in crypto.

🔗 https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/cryptocurrency/crypto-scam-takes-advantage-of-strait-of-hormuz-crisis-fake-iranian-authorities-take-payments-leading-to-two-ships-being-fired-upon-two-vessels-reportedly-fall-victim-and-were-fired-upon-by-iranians-despite-payment

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