What Is a 'Pig Butchering' Scam? How to Spot and Avoid This Devastating Fraud
What Is a “Pig Butchering” Scam? How to Spot and Avoid This Devastating Fraud A growing wave of fraud known as “pig butchering” is drawing attention from law enforcement across the United States. In February 2026, New York Attorney General Letitia James issued a consumer alert warning residents about this particularly damaging scam. The alert underscores how scammers combine fake romantic relationships with bogus cryptocurrency investments to drain victims’ savings, often completely. ...