Tag: Pig Butchering
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Fraudsters Posing as WWE’s Alexa Bliss Scams Elderly Man Out of $1 Million
For years, Alfred Mancinelli believed he was in a relationship with WWE star Alexa Bliss. The 79-year-old grandfather, a retired electronic technician from New York, spoke about her with admiration, sent her affectionate messages, and—most devastatingly—wired her nearly $1 million.
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How Victims of Online Fraud Get Hit Twice—By Scammers and the IRS
There’s a cruel irony in the aftermath of being scammed. First, someone deceives you into giving up your hard-earned savings. Then, as you’re trying to piece together what remains of your financial life, the government comes knocking. Not to help—but to collect taxes on money you never even really had.
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The Innocent Text That Could Cost You Everything: How Pig Butchering Scams Start
Ah, the innocent-looking text message. A simple “How are you doing lately?” from an unknown number. It seems friendly, casual, and harmless, right? Wrong. This is exactly how Pig Butchering scams start, and it’s something you NEED to be aware of.
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What One Redditor’s Story Teaches Us About Romance Scams
In today’s world of digital love stories, long-distance relationships are as common as memes about bad Wi-Fi. But let’s be real—not all long-distance relationships are built the same. Some could make for a Hollywood rom-com, while others have “scam” written all over them in big, flashing lights.
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How Scammers Are Using AI to Perfect Pig Butchering Scams
Imagine you meet someone online who’s charming, supportive, and takes a genuine interest in your life. As the conversations flow, you think you’re building a real connection. But little do you know, on the other side of the screen might not even be a real person. Scammers are now harnessing the power of AI to…
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How to Talk to Your Parents About the Romance/Pig Butchering Scams
If you’ve heard about the “romance scam” or “pig butchering scam,” you know these aren’t your average cons—people are losing their life savings and retirement funds to these scammers. It’s a devastating trick that’s unfortunately becoming more common, especially with scammers targeting people looking for friendship or romance online. So, if you’re thinking about bringing…