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Subject: Report of Crypto Recovery Scam Impersonating Law Firm and Tether Representative ********* ******* ? Hello, I am reporting a cryptocurrency recovery scam targeting me, * ******** ** ******* ********. The scammers impersonated both a law firm (“Riesger Law Firm”) and a Tether refund department, using forged legal documents and Telegram/WhatsApp communication to appear legitimate. ? Case Summary • ****** **** * ********* ******* ********* *** • Scam Type: Crypto recovery / fake Tether refund • Amount Defrauded: USD $38,767.61 1. I initiated contact after seeing an advertisement or website for “Riesger Law Firm” offering crypto recovery assistance. 2. The scammers posed as legal representatives and Tether refund officers. 3. They provided fake legal documents using the names John Peter Toman (CA Bar #245125) and John Peter Horan, both under the fake “Riesger Law Firm.” 4. They communicated with me via Telegram and WhatsApp under the handle “TetherRepresentative” (@TETHER_USDT7). 5. They used my real phone number in forged paperwork to make it appear authentic. 6. They instructed me to deposit 10% of the supposed refund amount in USDT for “wallet verification.” 7 The scammers used the following contact details in communication and documents: Email 1: [email protected] (fake law-firm domain) Phone: +1 929-462-0144 (listed as their “law firm” number on documents) Telegram: @TETHER_USDT7 (“TetherRepresentative”) I’ll attach the screenshot Please investigate this impersonation and fraudulent recovery scheme. All supporting documents and screenshots are attached. Thank you,