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What is a pig butchering scam, and how does it target crypto newcomers?
A slow-building fake friendship, a convincing fake trading app, and a payment that never comes back — here's how the scam works and how to spot it early.
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Tomás Ferreira
Independent editorial contributor covering crypto markets, digital assets and fintech for VUGA Network publications.
Articles by Tomás Ferreira
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