FBI Issues Scam Warning!
What Businesses Need to Know

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued an urgent warning about a new mail scam targeting executives across the U.S. Fraudsters are mailing letters that falsely claim to be from the “BianLian Group,” a known ransomware organization. These letters attempt to extort money under the threat of leaking stolen company data.

How This Corporate Mail Scam Works

  • Victims receive a physical letter marked “Time Sensitive Read Immediately.”
  • The letter claims that the recipient’s business network has been compromised, and sensitive data has been stolen.
  • The sender demands a ransom between $250,000 and $500,000, payable via a QR code linked to a Bitcoin wallet.
  • The letter threatens to release the data publicly if the ransom is not paid within 10 days.

FBI Scam Warning: What the Experts Say

The FBI has assessed that these letters are part of a fraudulent ransom letter scheme. There is no evidence linking the senders to the actual BianLian ransomware group. The letters originate from a U.S. address in Boston, Massachusetts, and appear to be part of an organized business ransom scam designed to extort money from unsuspecting companies.

Steps to Protect Your Business from Fraudulent Ransom Letters

If you receive such a letter, do not respond or make any payments. Instead:

  1. Report the Scam – Contact your local FBI Field Office or file a report with the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) at www.ic3.gov.
  2. Inform Your Team – Ensure that executives and key personnel are aware of this corporate mail scam to avoid unnecessary panic or mistaken compliance.
  3. Review Your Security Measures – While this scam appears to be a bluff, it’s a good reminder to evaluate your business fraud prevention measures. Consider an IT security audit to confirm that your business is well protected.

How LDD Can Help Protect Your Business from Scams

Cyber threats—whether digital or physical—are evolving rapidly. As a trusted IT partner, we help businesses stay ahead of these threats with fraud prevention strategies, cybersecurity measures, and employee training. If you have concerns about your business’ security, contact us today for a free consultation.

Stay vigilant. Stay secure. If you have any questions about protecting your business from scams like this, reach out to our team at (505) 792-2375.

For more details, you can view the full FBI PSA here.