How I almost fell for a 'pig butchering' scam. A woman named 'Gianna' nearly tricked me - Scam alert article

A Yahoo News Canada article discusses the 'pig butchering' scam, a sophisticated fraud that has claimed millions from Canadians. The scam involves scammers gaining victims' trust over months or years, often through romance, before abruptly cutting off contact and stealing all invested funds. The scam originated in China in 2016 and has since spread globally, with scammers operating from compounds in Southeast Asia, where they are reportedly subjected to forced labor. The article highlights the importance of being cautious with online interactions and recognizing the signs of such scams.