Crypto Investment Scams (Pig Butchering Scams) What They Are And How To Avoid Them – 2024
Crypto Investment Scams (Pig Butchering Scams) What They Are And How To Avoid Them
An Introduction to the Explosion of Crypto-Based Investment Scams
Authors:
• SCARS Editorial Team – Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc.
• Cezary Podkul, ProPublica
About This Article
The “Pig Butchering Scam” crypto-based investment scam is an online investment fraud scheme where individuals are tricked into investing money by criminals posing as trustworthy contacts. These scammers use various tactics, such as creating fake identities and initiating conversations on social media or messaging apps, to gain victims’ trust.
Once trust is established, victims are manipulated into depositing funds into fake brokerage accounts. The scammers then disappear with the money, leaving victims with substantial financial losses. This deceptive practice preys on unsuspecting individuals’ desire for financial gain and highlights the importance of staying vigilant and reporting suspicious activities to authorities promptly.