Scammers demand crypto from stranded ships in Strait of Hormuz: Report

April 21, 2026
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Shipping companies stranded near the Strait of Hormuz are reportedly being targeted by scammers posing as Iranian authorities, demanding Bitcoin or USDt for “safe passage.”

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