China has launched a crackdown on cruel ‘pig butchering’ scam networks – which ensnare thousands of victims every year across the globe – including Americans. ‘Pig butchering’ scams involve victims being effectively ‘fattened up’ with a fake romantic relationship before being ‘butchered’ by fraudulent investment advice. It works by scammers…
Billions of Android and iPhone owners given heart-stopping ‘grandparent’ warning – your bank could be emptied in seconds | #lovescams | #datingapps
SMARTPHONE owners have been warned about Grandparent scams that could steal all of their money. Scammers are preying on grandparents’ love for their grandchildren to steal their money, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) warned in a blog post. Scammers are preying on grandparents’ love for their grandchildren to steal their…
Billions of iPhone and Android users warned by US government over simple ‘disappearing cash’ mistake – check your inbox | #lovescams | #datingapps
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Growing ‘pig butchering’ scam costing victims billions | #lovescams | #datingapps
AUSTIN (KXAN) — On the search for love, many people turn to dating apps, but a few friendly texts with a potential match can quickly turn into one of the newest and fastest growing scams. “Pig butchering” or “pig slaughtering” is a crypto scam in which victims are enticed to…