FBI Warns of Fraudulent Lawyers Targeting Crypto Scam Victims

美國聯邦調查局 (FBI) 警告詐欺律師針對加密貨幣詐騙受害者

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued an alert regarding fraudsters impersonating attorneys and contacting individuals who have fallen victim to cryptocurrency scams. These bad actors may reach out through social media or messaging platforms, promising to assist in recovering lost funds.

聯邦調查局 (FBI) 已就詐騙者冒充律師並聯繫加密貨幣詐騙受害者的行為發出警報。這些不良行為者可能會透過社群媒體或訊息平台伸出援手，承諾協助追回損失的資金。

In a statement, the FBI emphasizes that these scammers often reference the FBI to establish credibility. Victims may also encounter fraudulent websites made to resemble legitimate law firms, where they may be misled into providing personal information or funds.

聯邦調查局在聲明中強調，這些詐騙者經常參考聯邦調查局來建立可信度。受害者也可能會遇到模仿合法律師事務所的詐騙網站，他們可能會被誤導提供個人資訊或資金。

The FBI advises utmost caution when encountering advertisements for cryptocurrency recovery services. Thoroughly research the company offering the service and be wary of vague language, minimal online presence, and claims of guaranteed fund recovery.

美國聯邦調查局建議在遇到加密貨幣恢復服務的廣告時要格外小心。徹底研究提供服務的公司，並警惕含糊的語言、極少的線上存在以及保證資金回收的聲稱。

Modus Operandi and Extent of Fraud

作案手法和詐欺程度

Fraudsters frequently request advance payments from victims, promising to release the full funds upon successful recovery. The FBI estimates that such schemes have garnered approximately $9.9 million between February 2023 and February 2024.

詐騙者經常要求受害者預付款，並承諾在成功追回後釋放全部資金。 FBI 估計，2023 年 2 月至 2024 年 2 月期間，此類計畫已獲利約 990 萬美元。

Rise in Crypto-Related Fraud

加密貨幣相關詐欺的增加

Earlier in March, the FBI published a report indicating a substantial surge in crypto-related investment scams. In 2023, these scams accounted for 86% of all investment fraud losses in the U.S., totaling $3.94 billion, a significant 53% increase from the previous year.

3 月初，美國聯邦調查局 (FBI) 發布的一份報告顯示，與加密貨幣相關的投資詐騙大幅增加。 2023年，這些騙局占美國所有投資詐欺損失的86%，總計39.4億美元，比前一年大幅增加53%。

Cybercriminals are exploiting the anonymity and swiftness of digital currencies such as Bitcoin (BTC), Dogecoin (DOGE), and Shiba Inu (SHIB) to facilitate their fraudulent activities.

網路犯罪分子正在利用比特幣 (BTC)、狗狗幣 (DOGE) 和柴犬 (SHIB) 等數位貨幣的匿名性和快速性來促進其詐騙活動。