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Changing the narrative on pig butchering scams

Summary: Interpol is advocating that the term "pig butchering" be replaced with "romance baiting," arguing the original term dehumanizes and shames victims and deters them from coming forward to authorities. Interpol Acting Executive Director of Police Services Cyril Gout said words matter to fraud victims and that language should prioritize respect and empathy for victims while holding fraudsters accountable.

Why it matters: Interpol's position is that the name of the scam itself keeps victims silent, and a fraud category where victims won't report is one where your organization's people may hide a loss until it surfaces as a wire transfer or a compromised account.

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Topics
Fraud & Scams
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