Pig Butchering Scams Surge: Social Engineering Targets Crypto Investors in 2025
Criminals nurture victims like livestock before slaughter in billion-dollar crypto scams. Romance meets financial predation across every U.S. state. Your next match might be calculating your worth.
8 Crypto Scams to Watch in 2025 and 2026: Deepfake Frauds and Rug Pulls Rising
AI-cloned voices and deepfake CEOs now steal millions in crypto. Pig butchering schemes and rug pulls are evolving beyond recognition. Your digital trust might be weaponized against you.
Authorities crushed a $1.4M “pig butchering” empire where scammers romanced victims before fleecing them. Your friendly texter might be fattening you up for slaughter.
Pig Butchering Crypto Scams Devour $5.5b From Innocent Investors in 2024
Pig butchering scams swallowed $5.5 billion from innocent investors while victims stood frozen in disbelief. Even sophisticated minds fall prey to these emotional traps.
Joint Coinbase-Secret Service Operation Recovers $225M in Pig Butchering Investigation
Secret Service breaks records with $225M crypto heist recovery from “pig butchering” scammers. Criminals fattened victims before slaughter—now justice catches up.
Federal Prosecutors Target $848K Cryptocurrency Assets in Confidence Scam Crackdown
Federal prosecutors crack down on crypto’s $9.3 billion underworld, seizing $848K in assets while scammers perfect “pig butchering” tactics. Your digital wallet isn’t as safe as you think.
