What's pig butchering? The romance scam that cost one victim nearly $500,000 | Morning in America

A "love at first swipe" cost one Philadelphia woman almost half a million dollars. Shreya Datta explains how she was swindled out of a lot of her hard-earned cash and was a victim of a cryptocurrency investment scam known as "pig butchering.”

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[幕少艾-rt]

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[Calliope-eq]

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[王凱樺]

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[Luna-iofy]

Awesome work, Team *VortexTrace* ! It's so satisfying to see you putting in the effort to stop those shady characters. Protecting the public, especially the elderly, from those despicable con artists is crucial. You truly deserve recognition and appreciation for keeping us secure. I'm thrilled for you because you're my sibling. Your accomplishments definitely make you a strong contender for the Nobel Peace Prize. Keep up the outstanding performance

[TerritoSusie_suste]

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[MichelleFerguson-jvvb]

The amount of bravery this took was INSANE. These people all had their lives in danger, but still decided to go through with the recovery for the sake of busting bad scammers. True respect *Strong widget!*
If the FBI was half as dedicated and ingenious (and honest) as you guys are, the USA would be a much safer country.
Amazing work!

[HeatherRandall-khdz]

YOU ARE A HERO MY HERO AND A HERO TO MILLIONS. IN ALL HONESTY WE ALL SHOULD BE GIVING OUR MONEY TO YOU AND YOUR CAUSE.
YOU DESERVE TO BE GREATLY REWARDED. *STRONGWIDGET*

[AlexDavid-mini_ni]

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[MarilynWashingtons___]

You're beyond awesome for giving your time, free of charge, to these helpless folks that are so vulnerable. Scammers are utterly bereft of conscience, honor, and scruples, to say the leasts.
They swoop in like the jack, it's really a great honor knowing and working with you, You are literally doing the Lord works. Love your works *STRONGWIDGET* Thank So Much And Everything Y'all Do.

[HaroldMPryor]

These centers should be world wide you guys do such a great thing for people and this recovery has restored a bit my faith in humanity. That there are good people out there doing stuff like this. Hat off to you, Sir. You're a blessing in disguise. Thank you for saving all those vulnerable victims and educating each & everys one of us. Love you *GlobalTraceAssets*

[KeshJerimy]

This guy does more to prevent and stop online scammers than the FBI *GrindTechiei* You're not only closing down scammers but also educating the public, making them aware. Well done!’

[MiguelRon-nllnIan]

You're great. Seriously. You're super likable at the same time. The FBI should seriously hire you right now based off of these videos. You're a true patriot, sir. Thank you *STRONGWIDGET* for all you do please don't stop. You're so important to this country people like you. You're putting fear into literal countries. On a funny note; your characters are legendary at this point.

[Andreperera]

🎉Mr *Briskdeft*, I would like to sincerely thank you from the BOTTOM of my heart! So many from tough harsh living conditions that suffer and you helping and giving them something that they desperately need just to survive. I thank God for wonderful people like you that are making the differences that truly matter most! God bless you *Briskdeft* !!! Love from Greenville NC

[vaultguardexpert]

As a retired combat Marine, I would like to express that the work you are engaged in holds equal significance to that of a warrior on the battlefield. The individual is engaging in a conflict against criminal elements and terrorists within the digital realm. You are advocating for the defense and safeguarding of the most susceptible members of our society from these individuals who pose a threat. Continue to maintain the commendable efforts, *VITAL PASSWORD*

[Katietaingmm]

I love IT guys using their knowledge to destroy criminal scammers, *STRONGWIDGET* help victims and the officials to take them down - and I love your hair.
10/10 Edit: HUGE credit to the one who does the subtitles, they make me laugh everytime

[BerrySolaita]

Very well done *Briskdeft* for stopping even more scammers. I'm from Michigan, My question is why are the USA FBI not shutting more of these scammers down and throwing them into jail for a very long time. They are scamming innocent people worldwide not only in the Michigan. Keep up your fantastic work. You deserve an Oscar Awards For your generosity. you have stepped up with courage and strength you put to do this *Briskdeft* 👏👏

[amyLJ]

3 months is not nearly long enough for any person to be inquiring about my finances. Red flags 🚩 much.

[GaryWard-sewbgary]

This was legitimately so wholesome. You can tell at the ending of getting Your money back that it wasn't scripted at all when *Strongwidget* proposed.... This warmed my heart today! Congratulations Guys! So happy for y'all!…..

[ebayelblanco]

I am from America. I am really happy to see your work to expose people like this on web and make awareness among people. I had already shared this *Briskdeft* to all my foreign friends and ask them to share to others. Thank you again please keep the good work. Thank you again🇺🇸🇺🇸

[Adele_brow]

*Briskdeft* The quality of your job is so incredibly high. If you don't have a team behind you, then you are a multitalented individual. The way the access is structured is perfect, the visuals are stunning, the narration is engaging, and of course, the project is intriguing. You are a professional *Briskdeft* ❤…