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Scam Inc 1: Pigs in a barrel

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Understanding Pig Butchering Scams

This chapter delves into the deceptive practice of pig butchering scams, detailing how scammers manipulate victims before stealing their assets. Through statistics and personal stories, it highlights the scale of these frauds and the alarming rise in victims across various demographics.

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