INTERPOL Advocates “Romance Baiting” Terminology Over “Pig Butchering” in Scam Awareness Efforts
INTERPOL is advocating for a shift in terminology regarding online scams, urging the use of “romance baiting” instead of the term “pig butchering.” This change aims to reduce the dehumanization of victims, encouraging them to seek help rather than feeling ashamed. Romance baiting refers to scams where victims are manipulated into investing in fake cryptocurrency ...