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Scam Inc 1: Pigs in a barrel

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Victims of Pig Butchering: Edgar's Story

This chapter delves into the harrowing experiences of individuals like Edgar, who fell prey to pig butchering scams, highlighting the emotional tactics used by scammers. It also humorously addresses customer frustrations with mobile service providers and concludes with a promotion for Grainger's industrial products.

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