Interpol’s Quest to Rebrand “Pig Butchering”: Scammers Are the Real Hams!
Interpol wants to ditch the term “Pig Butchering” for romance scams, suggesting “romance baiting” instead. They argue it shifts blame from the victim to the scammer, encouraging victims to seek help without shame. The change aims to spotlight the fraudsters’ actions rather than making victims feel like they’re on the menu.
Hot Take:
Interpol wants us to stop calling these scams “Pig Butchering” because it makes the victims feel like they’re on the menu at a BBQ joint. They’re suggesting we should name and shame the scammers instead, because, let’s face it, they’re the real pigs in this story.
Key Points:
- Interpol calls for a change in terminology from “Pig Butchering” to “Romance Baiting” for online scams.
- The term “Pig Butchering” is believed to shame and dehumanize victims, possibly deterring them from seeking help.
- Scammers use social engineering to build trust before financially exploiting victims.
- The FBI reports a 38% increase in investment frauds, reaching $4.57 billion in 2023.
- Interpol aims to encourage victims to report scams without fear of judgment.
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