Threat Intelligence Directory
Social Engineering
Romance / Pig Butchering Scam
Attack Trigger
Emotional manipulation + manufactured trust
What Attackers Want
$10,000–$100,000+ via wire transfer or crypto
How This Attack Works
Scammers build fake romantic relationships online over weeks or months before requesting money or cryptocurrency investments. Known as "pig butchering" when investment fraud is involved.
Red Flags to Watch For
- ✗Person is too perfect / moves too fast emotionally
- ✗Always has excuses not to video call
- ✗Eventually asks for money or crypto investment
- ✗Claims to be overseas military, engineer, or doctor
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