In this new episode of "Behind the Scams," hear the harrowing tale of "Ted," a victim of a pig butchering scam that cost him $716,000. What began as an innocent social media message spiraled into a web of deceit, manipulation, and emotional turmoil. As Ted navigated the devastating loss of his son, scammers exploited his vulnerability, leading him to believe in a fake cryptocurrency investment. This story reveals the psychological toll of fraud and serves as a crucial warning about the dangers of online scams. Discover how to recognize the red flags before it’s too late.

Chapters

• (00:00:00) - Behind The Scams: Pop Up Podcasts
• (00:00:46) - The Financial Scammer's Story
• (00:02:51) - Behind The Scams: Pop Up Podcast
• (00:04:10) - The Scam I Learned to Recognize
• (00:10:28) - A Scammer Wants You to Trust Him
• (00:16:15) - The Scammer Who Stole $716,000
• (00:22:41) - A Scammer Stealing Money From You