Marisks, a Greek Maritime Risk Management company, issued a warning to vessel owners that scammers are sending fake messages posing as Iranian authorities and demanding a “clearance fee” in the form of Bitcoin or Tether. According to Reuters , at least two vessels were fired upon on April 18 when they tried to cross the Iranian-controlled Strait of Hormuz, with Marisks saying that at least one of them fell victim to this crypto scam. “After providing the documents and assessing your eligibility by the Iranian Security Services, we will be able to determine the fee to be ⁠paid in ​cryptocurrency (BTC or USDT),” the message that the scammers allegedly sent said, as Marisks shared. “Only then will your ​vessel be able to transit the strait unimpeded at the pre-agreed time.” However, at least one vessel that seemingly paid for the toll was subsequently fired upon and forced to turn back from its attempt to cross the blocked waterway.…