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Pig-butchering scams are a multi-month grooming process that targets emotional isolation rather than technical vulnerabilities. The fraud is sustained by the victim's belief in a genuine relationship and investment opportunity.

Impact: Understanding this timeline helps security teams identify prolonged, low-level engagement patterns that precede high-value financial requests.

— from Cybercrime Economics: Scam Industry and Victim Psychology · Tech and Tales· Oct 10, 2026