At BIA, we have seen an increase in Pig Butchering, and we understand how devastating a scam like this can can be.
The name derives from the notion of “fattening up” a victim before ultimately taking their money. In this context, scammers build a relationship with their targets, often via social media or dating apps, and gradually manipulate them into investing in fraudulent schemes or sending money.
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Identify Red Flags: We provide consultations to help you recognize the warning signs of unsolicited communication and emotional manipulation such as “friends” contacting you from unknown numbers, or urgent requests for financial assistance from new romantic interests.
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Verification Services: If you’re unsure about someone’s identity, our investigative services can verify their background and intentions, ensuring you’re not falling into a trap.
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Investment Insights: If it sounds too good to be true, it usually is. However, these scammers will start with a small investment ask and often provide a return to bolster your confidence in their success. These investments will continue to get larger until you have nothing left to invest. The final insult being when the scammer asks you to pay fees to divest your funds. This is how they squeeze every last penny out of you before disappearing. Our experienced investigative team can help you discern genuine prospects from scams.