Scammers target ships in Strait of Hormuz with fake BTC, USDT tolls

A cryptocurrency scam targeting ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz is spreading, BeInCrypto reported. The Greek maritime risk management firm MARISKS has warned that some scammers are impersonating Iranian authorities and demanding payments in Bitcoin and Tether (USDT) for what they call "safe passage approval." The scheme exploits Iran's actual policy of accepting cryptocurrency for tolls, and it is believed that some have already fallen victim. Currently, hundreds of ships and around 20,000 sailors are stranded in the strait, raising concerns about potential losses.