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Excellent Reads@sh.itjust.works · 10 months ago

What’s a Pig Butchering Scam? Here’s How to Avoid Falling Victim to One.

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What’s a Pig Butchering Scam? Here’s How to Avoid Falling Victim to One.

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Excellent Reads@sh.itjust.works · 10 months ago

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Thousands have lost huge sums after being lured into fraudulent online investment schemes by seemingly attractive strangers who strike up online conversations with them. Here’s a guide to spotting the telltale signs.

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Last Week Tonight had a great segment on this scam: https://youtu.be/pLPpl2ISKTg?si=4H9IFHN6Qa4ZhheI

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