How to Recognize and Avoid Pig Butchering Scams
How to Spot a Pig Butchering Scam Before You Lose Money You receive a friendly message from a stranger on social media or a dating app. The conversation is pleasant, and over days or weeks, a connection grows. Eventually, your new friend mentions a fantastic, low-risk investment opportunity. This is the opening act of a “pig butchering” scam, a calculated long-term fraud that has prompted warnings from authorities like the New York State Attorney General. Understanding how these scams work is your best defense. ...