Qualitative Analysis of Pig-Butchering Scams: Victim Interviews Reveal Complex Fraud Lifecycle
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Summary
This research paper presents the first qualitative analysis of pig-butchering scams, based on interviews with 26 victims. The study examines how these complex fraud schemes combine romance, investment fraud, and social engineering to systematically exploit victims through staged trust-building, fraudulent financial platforms, fabricated returns, and high-pressure tactics. The research reveals an organized scam lifecycle involving emotional manipulation and financial exploitation, with significant psychological and financial impacts on victims, including increased vulnerability to secondary scams. The paper proposes intervention strategies for social media and financial platforms.
Key quotes
· 4 pulledPig-butchering scams have emerged as a complex form of fraud that combines elements of romance, investment fraud, and advanced social engineering tactics
We capture nuanced, first-hand accounts from victims, providing insight into the lifecycle of pig-butchering scams and the complex emotional and financial manipulation involved
Our findings reveal an organized scam lifecycle characterized by emotional manipulation, staged financial exploitation, and persistent re-engagement efforts
We also find complex psychological and financial impacts on victims, including heightened vulnerability to secondary scams
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