
204: $1.5bil Bybit Hack, Crypto Sell-off, Pig-Butchering Scams, Murdoch “Succession” Drama & Future of Local Media
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The Rise of Pig Butchering Scams
This chapter explores the alarming evolution of 'pig butchering' scams, where scammers build emotional connections with victims to defraud them of money. It discusses their origins in Southeast Asia, the significant financial impact comparable to narcotics trade, and the role of technology in perpetuating these schemes.
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