Scam offers safe Hormuz passage for crypto

Greek maritime risk management firm MARISKS has issued a warning about scam messages targeting shipping companies. The fraudulent communications promise safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for cryptocurrency payments. These messages are being sent to companies whose vessels are currently stranded west of the strategic waterway, exploiting ongoing tensions in the region. The scam highlights the heightened risks and vulnerabilities for commercial shipping amid the U.S.-Iran standoff.