Topic
Romance scams
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Romance scams: the long con that targets trust
Weeks or months of affection come before the first request for money. They often turn into fake investment schemes.
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Pig butchering: the industrial scam factories behind your “wrong number” text
A friendly message from a stranger can be the first step in a months-long investment scam — often run by trafficked workers.
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Romance scams: the long con that targets loneliness
They take months, cost victims the most per case, and are increasingly blended with fake investment schemes.