Reports of individuals impersonating FCIC officials to solicit cryptocurrency payments from consumers under the guise of 'regulatory compliance fees.'
FCIC has received multiple reports of scammers impersonating FCIC staff via phone and email. The scammers claim that victims must pay 'regulatory compliance fees' in cryptocurrency to avoid legal action. FCIC will never solicit payments from individuals or demand cryptocurrency transfers.
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