Власники криптовалюти Tron стали жертвами афери на $9 мільярдів

The FBI warns TRON users about a new wave of digital asset fraud. Attackers send random cryptocurrency tokens to wallets accompanied by a message allegedly on behalf of the bureau. The message states that the wallet is under «investigation» and the owner needs to be verified, otherwise the assets will be blocked.

The victim is then directed to a third-party website stylized as a government resource or financial platform. They demand personal data, documents, and wallet details. After receiving this information, fraudsters quickly withdraw cryptocurrency and disperse it through various addresses, making it difficult to track and recover.

According to Cryptopolitan, in 2025, losses from crypto fraud amounted to at least $ 14 billion, and this amount could grow to $ 17 billion. Cases of impersonation have grown especially rapidly — by more than 1400% per year.

The publication notes that modern schemes are increasingly resembling an organized industry: some groups write scripts, others create phishing sites, and still others are engaged in mailings and digital asset laundering. The cost of such tools remains low — phishing kits cost between $ 20 and $ 50, and a complete kit to launch a fraudulent scheme can cost less than $ 500.

The FBI emphasizes that it does not send out cryptocurrency tokens or request personal information through messages. Users are urged not to enter sensitive data on websites related to digital assets and to report incidents through the agency’s official platform.