Pig Butchering Scams: What They Are and How to Protect Yourself
Pig Butchering Scams: Warning from New York Attorney General and How to Protect Yourself If you have received an unsolicited message from a stranger who later suggests you invest in cryptocurrency, you may be the target of a “pig butchering” scam. The term comes from the practice of fattening a pig before slaughter—here, scammers spend weeks or months building a relationship with you, gain your trust, and then convince you to pour money into a fake investment platform. Once you deposit enough, they disappear with everything. ...