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Karine’s harrowing experience highlights the devastating effects of pig butchering. After six weeks of courtship on the dating app Bumble, she fell victim to a scam that led to her investing $152,000 in a fraudulent cryptocurrency platform. The emotional and financial toll is staggering, with Karine anticipating ten years of debt repayment resulting from the manipulative tactics employed by her scammer.
Victims like Karine often describe the emotional connection they form with their scammers, who expertly build trust over time. Scammers devote countless hours to maintaining these relationships, effectively playing the role of the perfect partner while simultaneously grooming their victims for financial exploitation.