‘Pig Butchering:’ A Text-And-Crypto Scam Costing Victims Millions | WSJ Tech News Briefing

Scammers are using friendship, fake cryptocurrencies and text messages to con millions of dollars out of unsuspecting victims. An increasingly common scam known as “Pig Butchering” is targeting professionals.

WSJ cybersecurity reporter Robert McMillan joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss how it works and how to avoid it.

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