{"success":true,"data":{"id":"fake-romance-pig-butchering-investment-scam","label":"Fake romance / pig butchering investment scam — romantic connection online + crypto trading mentor/uncle/family + exclusive trading platform + deposit USDT/Bitcoin + account frozen until you pay withdrawal fee","description":"\"Pig butchering\" (shā zhū pán) romance fraud — the world's fastest-growing online scam type, with the FBI reporting $3.96 billion in losses in 2023. The scammer contacts victims on dating apps, social media, or randomly (wrong-number text), builds a genuine romantic relationship over weeks or months, then introduces a \"mentor\" (usually an uncle, friend, or financial analyst in Hong Kong, Singapore, or Shanghai) who shares an \"exclusive\" crypto trading platform with \"guaranteed\" returns. The victim deposits funds and initially sees fake profits displayed in a convincing dashboard. When they try to withdraw, their account is \"frozen\" and they must pay a \"tax,\" \"insurance fee,\" or \"withdrawal fee\" to unlock it — which vanishes. Often run by organised crime syndicates using trafficked workers in Southeast Asia. Key red flags: romantic contact from a stranger + crypto trading platform + guaranteed returns + deposit required to join + fees to withdraw.","tier":"danger","category":"scam","isThin":false}}