The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is issuing this announcement to inform the public of an emerging criminal tactic used to further defraud cryptocurrency scam victims. This PSA is an update to Alert Number I-081123-PSA, published on 08/11/2023, titled, "Increase in Companies Falsely Claiming an Ability to Recover Funds Lost in Cryptocurrency Investment Scams."| www.ic3.gov
This PSA is an update to Alert Number I-062424-PSA titled, "Fictitious Law Firms Targeting Cryptocurrency Scam Victims Offering to Recover Funds." This updated advisory provides additional red flag indicators and due diligence measures to help victims who have been in contact with fictitious law firms conducting this fraudulent activity.| www.ic3.gov