Pig-butchering scams are getting more sophisticated — and more costly — by the day. One report found criminals have swindled an estimated $75 billion from victims. And just recently ...

These phoney platforms are part of a sinister global scam known as “pig butchering,” a type of investment fraud where scammers convince victims to make large investments, only to drain their funds ...

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The "pig butchering" scam isn't just for crypto enthusiasts. Scammers use sophisticated social engineering techniques, often building relationships on dating or social media platforms, to lure ...