When someone reaches out online with kindness, it feels natural to respond—especially when that connection grows into friendship or even romance. Unfortunately, it may be the start of a cruel scheme ...

Pig butchering scams are getting more sophisticated – and more costly – by the day. One report found criminals have swindled an estimated $75 billion from victims. And just recently, a criminal ...

A Pig in a butcher's outfit, intensely typing on a computer. Today is Halloween, a time for ghouls, goblins and harmless pranks. But in the digital landscape, there’s a new trick with devastating ...

At the beginning of 2025, panic about fraud and human trafficking erupted on Chinese social media. It started when a Chinese actor called Wang Xing was tricked into traveling to Thailand for an ...

This type of scam began attracting attention in China around 2019 and is typically carried out by Chinese organized crime groups. At the beginning of 2025, panic about fraud and human trafficking ...

Federal authorities say they have dismantled one of the largest crypto fraud operations in history, seizing roughly $15 billion in bitcoin tied to a sprawling "pig butchering" scheme. The case, ...

The rise of so-called pig butchering investment scams over the past few years largely caught the world unawares, capitalizing on conditions surrounding pandemic lockdowns and global economic ...

There is no silver lining for a victim who suffers a financial fraud attack, but federal tax law may provide a degree of relief. Financial fraud is a serious concern for all businesses and individuals ...

When someone reaches out online with kindness, it feels natural to respond-especially when that connection grows into friendship or even romance. Unfortunately, it may be the start of a cruel scheme ...

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