TLDR
Scammer contacts on LinkedIn/Tinder/WhatsApp, builds relationship for weeks/months ('pig fattening'), then proposes crypto investment on a platform controlled by them. Losses begin after the first fake 'profitable' deposit. Indicators: 1)...
How it works
Scammer contacts on LinkedIn/Tinder/WhatsApp, builds relationship for weeks/months ('pig fattening'), then proposes crypto investment on a platform controlled by them. Losses begin after the first fake 'profitable' deposit. Indicators: 1)...
Red flags
- Urgent pressure to click, pay, or share codes immediately.
- A link or sender that does not match the official organization.
- Requests for card data, passwords, OTPs, wallet signatures, or bank transfers.
What to do
- 1WHAT TO DO: never send money to online contacts.
- 2Verify the platform on CONSOB/FINMA.
- 3IF VICTIM: document everything, file a report (amounts 5k are often recoverable through chain tracing).
Source
FAQ
Is Pig Butchering (Sha Zhu Pan) — romance + crypto investment a real scam pattern?
Yes. Treat the message, call, or payment request as suspicious until you verify it through an official channel.
What are the first warning signs?
Urgent pressure to click, pay, or share codes immediately.; A link or sender that does not match the official organization.; Requests for card data, passwords, OTPs, wallet signatures, or bank transfers.
What should I do first?
WHAT TO DO: never send money to online contacts.; Verify the platform on CONSOB/FINMA.; IF VICTIM: document everything, file a report (amounts 5k are often recoverable through chain tracing).
Can LegalAudit check my case?
Yes. Start a free chat and paste the message, link, sender, or payment details for triage.