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The Pig Butchering Scam!

Patrick Boyle On Finance

CHAPTER

Exploration of the Pig Butchering Scam and its Evolution

This chapter explores the Pig Butchering Scam, a scheme where scammers exploit individuals through fake romantic relationships to lure them into investing in cryptocurrencies, ultimately running away with their funds. Originating in China and expanding globally, the scam evolved during the pandemic with operations moving to Cambodia, utilizing call centers and cryptocurrencies like Tether and Tron to deceive victims.

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