Crypto Cupid How a Fake Romance Stole Millions in a Sinister Scam

A chilling crypto scam known as "pig butchering" unraveled in North Carolina, where fraudsters exploited fake online romances to swindle victims out of millions. Federal authorities seized $5 million in Tether, uncovering a sinister scheme that drained one victim’s entire retirement account. This case highlights the dark intersection of romance scams, cryptocurrency crime, and financial fraud in the digital age.