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Scam Techniques in Pig Butchering Scams: Case Study

Dove, Martina (2024) — SSRN Electronic Journal

Type: Journal Article Country: United States Tags: pig butchering, romance scam, online fraud, persuasion techniques, grooming, emotional abuse, crypto investment scam, case study

This catalog-style synopsis presents a case-study–oriented examination of scam techniques observed in pig butchering fraud, as described in an article published within an SSRN electronic journal. The study frames pig but...

The Scenes Behind the Global ‘Pig Butchering’ Scheme in Myanmar

Li, Tongyang (2024) — Interdisciplinary Humanities and Communication Studies

Type: Journal Article Country: China Tags: victim experience, psychology, AI misuse, cross-cultural

This piece examines The Scenes Behind the Global ‘Pig Butchering’ Scheme in Myanmar within the broader context of online fraud and mediated communication. It outlines common patterns documented in the literature, describ...

Romance baiting, cryptorom and ‘pig butchering’: an evolutionary step in romance fraud

Cross, C. (2023) — Current Issues in Criminal Justice

Type: Journal Article Country: Australia

This article examines the recent convergence of romance fraud and investment fraud, resulting in what has been termed romance baiting, cryptorom, or pig butchering. These schemes use the façade of a romantic relationship...

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