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Pig butchering scams grew by 40% in 2024 and it only started a few years ago. The scam is named in reference to the practice of fattening a pig before slaughter. The numbers have now far surpassed the typical romance scam.... and by some accounts the theft rivals money made by drug lords worldwide. Thankfully, people like Jackie Crenshaw are willing to come out of the shadow to show their face and fight this disgusting crime.

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Money mules aren't just used in romance scams and police departments all over the country are starting to notice. Lt. Andrew Weeden says his department has started to track them down after showing up at homes in his area.

Click HERE to see the pictures of the suspected money mules discussed in this episode.

Click HERE to see news story on the suspected elderly money mule who was attacked at a mall.

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The political donation scam is something I didn’t see coming. I had one friend contact me concerned about her mother who believes she’s working on President Donald Trump’s campaign…. and then another friend reached out with the same story about her mom! I’ve since learned that this is happening to multiple women in my area alone.

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This podcast started years ago because, at the time, there was very little information online and I needed to understand what happened to me and my family. In the beginning, trying to find people to interview was tough. Now all of the friends in my circle have a family member who has been scammed.

If you have a story that you'd like to share, email me at scammerstoriespodcast@gmail.com. If this podcast is helpful, please consider supporting the show. I don't get paid and that's alright with me. This is my community service. Stay safe scammer warriors.

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We spend a lot of time on this podcast talking about romance scam victims, but there's another victim in this nightmare. The adult children of romance scams never asked for this. Sons and daughters are never the hero in the victim's mind. They're actually the enemy.

If you have a story you'd like to share, contact April at scammerstoriespodcast@gmail.com. You can also follow April on TikTok and Facebook.

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Debbie is one of the rare romance scam victims who let a TV reporter interview her on camera… knowing she would get some hate. She’s now decided that she’s going to delve into the world of advocacy after she was able to find a detective who took the time to learn how to trace crypto. Her bravery could help so many future victims.

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A veteran ended up destitute and lonely after spending so much of his life serving his country. It wasn't a foreign war that ended up leading to his death. It was a romance scam... even though his dedicated niece tried everything in her power to save him.

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A Wyoming woman was the victim of a romance scam, turned pig butchering scam, long before most people knew anything about either scam. Her daughter discovered her mother living in a mobile home without electricity and running water. The scam ended up indirectly taking the victim's life.

For more resources on how to spot scams click HERE to learn more from AARS.

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