How Hacks Happen

The Pig Butchering Scam


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It's not about pork, it's about stealing your money. Pig Butchering is a devastating scam, a long con that fools people into forking over their life savings for a bogus investment. Pig Butchering takes thousands of people every year for billions of dollars, most of it from the elderly. Find out what Pig Butchering is, how to spot it when it comes your way, and how to keep your friends and loved ones from falling for it.

Resources

  • Office of the Inspector General: Pig Butchering Scams 
  • FBI Cryptocurrency Fraud Report


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