Pig Butchering Scams
- The Indian government recently rescued 549 citizens who were deceived and trapped in scam centres in Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, and Laos.
- Pig butchering scams involve building trust with victims before exploiting them financially.
- Scammers lure people with fake job offers, investment schemes, or romantic relationships.
- Initially, small profits or benefits are provided to gain trust before the scam escalates.
- Victims are often tricked into clicking malicious links or sharing sensitive information.
- In some cases, individuals are trafficked and forced into cyber fraud ....