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The secret world behind those scammy text messages

Planet Money

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The Dark World of Pig Butchering Scams

This chapter explores the deceptive tactics of 'pig butchering' scams, where victims are lured into false relationships for financial exploitation. Through a personal narrative, it unveils the manipulations behind cryptocurrency scams, highlighting the emotional pressures and convoluted processes involved in the scams.

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