FBI New York warns Tron users of fake agency tokens in phishing scam
FBI New York warns Tron users about fake TRC-20 FBI tokens that appear in wallets and demand personal data on outside sites under threats of asset freezes for alleged AML violations.
The FBI’s New York field office warned users of the Tron blockchain about counterfeit TRC-20 tokens labeled as “FBI tokens,” describing a phishing scheme that drops tokens into wallets and directs recipients to external websites to submit personal information under threats of asset freezes for alleged anti–money laundering violations.
In a post on X, the office urged caution around any token claiming a link to the bureau. “Exercise caution if they encounter a token purported to be from the FBI,” the post read. It further instructed recipients not to provide identifying information to any website tied to such tokens and to avoid interacting with links or forms.
An image shared by the office shows the scam using official-sounding language, accusing recipients of AML breaches and threatening to freeze assets if they do not comply. The number of affected users was not disclosed, and the bureau did not explain how the tokens are being distributed beyond their appearance in Tron wallets.
The FBI directed victims and observers to report suspicious activity to the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3).
According to information on its site, the FBI is investigating fraudulent cryptocurrency investment platforms and companies. In a 2024 report, the bureau estimated that losses tied to crypto-related fraud reached billions of dollars, a 45% increase from 2022. The agency also highlighted the rise of pig butchering scams that blend romance and investment deception. The Federal Trade Commission has previously reported more than $1 billion in losses from romance scams in a single year.
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