FBI Warns of Fraudulent Lawyers Targeting Crypto Scam Victims

美国联邦调查局 (FBI) 警告欺诈律师针对加密货币诈骗受害者

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.

联邦调查局 (FBI) 已就诈骗者冒充律师并联系加密货币诈骗受害者的行为发出警报。这些不良行为者可能会通过社交媒体或消息平台伸出援手，承诺协助追回损失的资金。

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.

联邦调查局在一份声明中强调，这些诈骗者经常参考联邦调查局来建立可信度。受害者还可能会遇到模仿合法律师事务所的欺诈网站，他们可能会被误导提供个人信息或资金。

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.

美国联邦调查局建议在遇到加密货币恢复服务的广告时要格外小心。彻底研究提供服务的公司，并警惕含糊的语言、极少的在线存在以及保证资金回收的声称。

Modus Operandi and Extent of Fraud

作案手法和欺诈程度

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.

诈骗者经常要求受害者预付款，并承诺在成功追回后释放全部资金。 FBI 估计，2023 年 2 月至 2024 年 2 月期间，此类计划已获利约 990 万美元。

Rise in Crypto-Related Fraud

加密货币相关欺诈的增加

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，美国联邦调查局 (FBI) 发布的一份报告显示，与加密货币相关的投资诈骗大幅增加。 2023年，这些骗局占美国所有投资欺诈损失的86%，总计39.4亿美元，比上一年大幅增长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.

网络犯罪分子正在利用比特币 (BTC)、狗狗币 (DOGE) 和柴犬 (SHIB) 等数字货币的匿名性和快捷性来促进其欺诈活动。