“Pig butchering” and fake missing person scams – they’re among the latest ways that fraudsters are out to get hold of your money. Monday 22 May 2023 10:07, UK A new wave of convincing scams is “bombarding consumers from every direction”, according to a leading consumer group. Which? has issued…
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Dating cons known as “pig butchering”, fake missing person appeals and dodgy apps are among the most widely used and convincing scams in circulation this year, according to Britain’s leading consumer watchdog. Pig butchering – so-called by fraudsters because they “fatten up” the victim by forming a romantic connection before…
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Other victims cited similar experiences of the never-ending top-ups required of them. Han Ni, who was persuaded to invest in a “game” platform, had her account frozen for “violating a rule”. To reactivate it, she was told to put in half the amount she had in there: About S$35,000. Then…