In this scam, the crooks view their victims as pigs that can be tempted and tricked into turning over their life savings.

According to prosecutors, a Facebook user convinced him to invest in a crypto scheme that did not exist after cultivating an online romance with the man.

Scammers are targeting victims through social media, dating apps, and texts, using fake relationships and cryptocurrency investments to steal money.

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Even after recognizing the AI, many participants still followed through.

“Pig butchering” — originating from the Chinese phrase sha zhu pan, a metaphor for fattening a victim before slaughter — isn’t a quick hustle. A scammer builds a relationship over weeks or months, ...