Pig Butchering
Pig butchering is a sophisticated form of online fraud that combines elements of romance scams, catfishing, and investment fraud. In these schemes, perpetrators cultivate fake romantic or social relationships with victims over an extended period to establish trust before persuading them to invest money, typically in fraudulent cryptocurrency schemes.
Law enforcement agencies have increasingly referred to this practice as romance baiting. These scams are common on social media platforms and dating apps, where perpetrators use deceptive identities to target individuals. The complexity of pig butchering lies in its multi-layered approach: it involves the deliberate cultivation of a relationship before the final stage of financial exploitation occurs.
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