According to The Block, the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) issued a warning on March 19, 2026, alerting the public to fraudulent tokens impersonating the FBI on the Tron blockchain network. The scam exploits the TRC-20 token standard to send so-called "FBI tokens" to users' wallets, coercing them into providing personal information on phishing websites under the false pretense of violating anti-money laundering regulations and asset freezes. The FBI’s New York Division posted on X, urging users to remain highly vigilant regarding these tokens and directing victims to report incidents to the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3). Prior FBI data shows that cryptocurrency fraud losses reached billions of dollars in 2024, a 45% increase from 2022, with crypto-related investment scams now the largest category of financial losses tracked by the agency.
FBI Warns of Fake FBI Token Scam on the Tron Network
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The FBI has issued an on-chain alert warning about counterfeit FBI tokens on the Tron network. Scammers are using TRC-20 tokens to deliver threats and steal data through phishing websites. The FBI’s New York Division urges users to report incidents to the IC3. Discussions on network upgrades are ongoing, as crypto fraud losses reached billions in 2024—a 45% increase from 2022. Investment fraud remains the leading category of financial loss.
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