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    Crypto Investment and Pig-Butchering Scams: Signs and Next Steps

    December 12, 2025

    Primary intent: victims or researchers of a crypto investment scam or pig butchering scam.

    Primary keyword and variants

    • Primary: crypto investment scam
    • Variants: pig butchering scam, fake crypto exchange, fake crypto trading app, copy trading crypto scam, guaranteed daily crypto returns scam, fake defi liquidity pool, rug pull crypto

    Page outline (H2 sections)

    1. How these scams work — relationship building, fake dashboards, withdrawal blocks.
    2. Red flags in messaging and platforms — deepfake ads, unsolicited DMs, pressure to “tax” withdrawals.
    3. What to do if you sent funds — stop sending, document evidence, contact platforms.
    4. How to preserve evidence — screenshots, TX hashes, app download links.

    FAQ targets

    • Is this exchange/app real?
    • Can I get a refund?
    • Should I confront the scammer?