Deep Tide TechFlow news, on April 21, according to Reuters, the Greek maritime risk management company MARISKS warned that some shipping companies stranded west of the Strait of Hormuz have received messages impersonating Iranian authorities, demanding that “toll fees” be paid in Bitcoin or Tether (USDT). The relevant information is a scam and was not released by Iranian officials.

MARISKS said that the scam messages claim that documents must be submitted first and assessed by the “Iranian security departments,” before the cryptocurrency fee is determined. At present, about hundreds of ships and about 20,000 seamen are stranded in the gulf. During Iran’s brief reopening of the strait on April 18, at least 2 ships (including 1 oil tanker) reportedly were forced to turn back after being fired upon by Iranian vessels.