Pig-butchering: How cryptocurrency scammers swindle your money online
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: May 01, 2025, 11:40 IST | Updated: May 01, 2025, 11:40 IST
The Pig-Butchering scam is a long-term fraud where scammers build trust—often through fake romances, then lure victims into investing in fake cryptocurrency platforms, ultimately stealing their money. Watch this report to know about this unique type of scam.
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