Hi All,
Just wanted to make everyone aware and report a crypto trading scam called "Pig Killing Pan".
In short, targets/victims can be found through all online dating platforms, social media platforms and even LinkedIn! This is a slow-burn/long-term scam to befriend you over time and subtly drop hints under the guise of hobbies that include investing/investments through seemingly harmless conversations which is the hook! DO NOT TAKE THE BAIT!
Some scam brokerages I am aware of:
- HeHuan FX
- OSL
If you have been scammed, do all you can to retrieve your money by:
- report to your local police to get an event number
- contact your respective banks and try to retrieve your money by lodging disputes and ensure to provide the police event number
- ensure to cancel all cards related to any transactions you have made and get new cards
- clean your phone ie: reset to factory settings
- avoid collections company who advertises to get your money back! They are more or less doing what is suggested here and of course they will take a cut and also, potential scam!
- do your bit to educate everyone around you and identify these scumbags!
Remember:
- this is not your fault, these are low life criminals preying on everyone and as countries like China have become a closed market for these scumbags because it is well documented, they are targeting outside of their country.
- what's done is done, do what you can to retrieve your money (see above)
- never trust surprise messages from social media platforms! They are also using LinkedIn to target victims and then quickly move onto Whatsapp. Be aware!
- it's just money (easier said than done) but it's the hard truth
- do not be tempted by greed or shortcuts
- if you don't know about investing/investments/financial instruments, best to stay away!
If in Australia:
If you haven't already, report the scam to the Australian Cyber Security Centre. This will help them keep track of any current scams. Simply type cyber.gov.au/report into your browser. Record your reference number and keep it in a safe place.
call ID Care: 1800 595 160 to protect your identity
Rest of the World:
- find your local cyber security centre and report your case
- find a similar authority to protect your ID
Resource links of this scam to educate yourself, family and friends:
https://cipherblade.com/blog/the-prevalence-of-sha-zhu-pan-a…
https://www.mishcon.com/news/sha-zhu-pan-pig-butchering-scam…
or simple search in Google or youtube: "Pig Killing Pan" for more information.
I hope this has helped everyone to prevent more victims of this plague!
Cheers!
@left-handed righty, I…