Interpol Urges Switch from ‘Pig Butchering’ to ‘Romance Baiting’ to Protect Scam Victims’ Dignity

Interpol advocates replacing the term "Pig Butchering" with "romance baiting" for online relationship investment scams to reduce victim stigma. These scams, which combine fake relationships with fraudulent investment schemes, caused $4.57 billion in losses in 2023. The terminology change a...