Messages a sufferer of a web-based rip-off often known as “pig butchering,” exchanged with an individual who would later transform a scammer. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on February 9, 2024.
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Messages a sufferer of a web-based rip-off often known as “pig butchering,” exchanged with an individual who would later transform a scammer. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on February 9, 2024.
BASTIEN INZAURRALDE/AFP by way of Getty Photos
You might need seen these texts earlier than. The rip-off begins innocently sufficient. Perhaps it is a “Very long time no see” or “Whats up” or “How are you.” For investigative reporter Zeke Fake it was – “Hello David, I am Vicky Ho. Do not you keep in mind me?”
Many individuals ignore them. However Zeke responded. He wished to get scammed. This led him on a journey midway world wide to seek out out who’s sending him random improper quantity texts and why. After you hear this story, you will by no means have a look at these messages the identical means once more.
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Search Engine was created by P. J. Vogt and Sruthi Pinnamaneni. This episode was produced by Garrott Graham and Noah John. It was fact-checked by Sean Service provider. Theme, authentic composition, and mixing by Armin Bazarian. Search Engine’s government producers are Jenna Weiss-Berman and Leah Reis-Dennis.
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