pig butcher

A 'pig butcher' is a scammer who deceives people into fraudulent investments, often using personal relationships to gain trust.

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Definition

(informal, modern)A scammer who builds trust with victims through personal interactions before convincing them to invest in fraudulent schemes.

The pig butcher spent months gaining her trust before persuading her to invest in the fake cryptocurrency.

(informal, technical)A fraudster who uses prolonged conversations and relationships to convince people to invest in fake cryptocurrency ventures.

He realized too late that the person he was talking to online was a pig butcher involved in a cryptocurrency scam.

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