A “wrong number” text seems harmless—until it turns into a daily routine, a fast emotional bond, and a too-perfect offer to “teach you” crypto investing. In this episode of Scam Signals, we break down a modern con known as pig butchering: a romance-and-trust scam that leads victims into cryptocurrency investment fraud and traps them with fake profits, withdrawal roadblocks, and endless “fees.”This is a composite case based on widely reported patterns (no real victim identified). You’ll learn the red flags—urgent secrecy, off-platform investment advice, pay-to-withdraw demands—and what to do if you suspect you’re being targeted: preserve evidence, contact your financial institutions, and report through official channels.Listen to spot the signals early—before a “friendly” stranger turns into an expensive lesson.