How Pig Butchering Works
- Building trust Meet on dating apps or social media DMs, long-term care and attention, creating an image of a successful person.
- Luring into investment Casually mentioning they have a stable profit through a platform/inside information, willing to 'take you along.'
- Slaughter (harvesting) Let you make small profits initially to build confidence, then after you add more money, you can’t withdraw, or they ask for a deposit/tax.
Early Red Flags
- Progresses too fast, too perfect
Quickly becomes caring and romantic in a short time, but always refuses video calls or meeting in person. - Too successful image
Luxury cars, watches, overseas lifestyle, creating an image of 'follow me and you’ll succeed.' - Brings up investing proactively
Mentions 'inside information, guaranteed profit, limited spots' and guides you to a specific platform. - Refuses video calls
Various excuses not to video call or meet – because their photos and identity are fake.
How to Protect Yourself
Anyone you meet online that you haven’t met in person who talks about investing should be considered high risk. Don’t let emotions drive you to put money into platforms they recommend. If you really want to invest, do it through legitimate channels and verify the platform and company. When in doubt, talk to trusted family or friends – scammers hate it when you consult others.
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❓ FAQ
We’ve video chatted. Could it still be pig butchering?
Yes. With deepfake and real 'actors,' video calls are no longer a guarantee. The key signs remain: met online, they push you to invest on a specific platform, and withdrawal is blocked.
I’ve already invested. How do I cut my losses?
Stop investing or paying any fees immediately. Save all conversations and transfer records, call 165 and file a police report. The sooner you act, the better your chances.
⚠️ Disclaimer: This site provides anti-fraud educational public interest information, does not constitute investment advice, and does not guarantee completeness or timeliness of any information. Public data is for cross-reference only and cannot independently determine the quality of targets. Please refer to official sources (165 Taiwan's anti-fraud hotline, Taiwan's Financial Supervisory Commission, Ministry of Economic Affairs, National Police Agency). Investment and trading decisions should be carefully evaluated by yourself and borne at your own risk.