Ashley Wainwright

Pig Butchering: The Scam That Feeds on Trust

Pig butchering scams are a form of investment fraud that have seen a dramatic rise in recent years, both nationally and here at Empeople Credit Union. The term “pig butchering” metaphorically describes the process of fattening a pig before slaughter, which parallels the way scammers groom their victims to extract as much money as possible. […]