Relationships And Family
Pig-butchering scam
A long trust-building scam that often leads to fake investing.
What it means
In this scam, someone slowly builds a relationship or friendship, then guides the person into a fake investment or crypto platform.
Example
A dating contact says they can teach you a special crypto method after weeks of friendly messages.
Warning signs
- A new contact quickly becomes emotionally intense.
- They move from friendship or romance into investing.
- They show fake profits or dashboards.
Safer next steps
- Do not invest through a new online contact.
- Talk with a trusted person before sending money.
- Research any platform independently.