FBI Warning: Fake Law Firms Targeting Cryptocurrency Scam Victims According to a report by Golden Finance, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), cryptocurrency fraudsters are impersonating law firms to deceive vulnerable individuals, once again defrauding them of their savings, and even targeting previously deceived consumers. The Federal Bureau of Investigation has issued a new warning listing the danger signals that the public should be aware of, including: The lawyer claims to have a affiliation with the government or regulatory agencies. Some law firms claim to collaborate with non-existent organizations. Cybercriminals may demand that victims pay so-called 'service fees' in the form of cryptocurrency or gift cards, which legitimate institutions would never do.