The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) reports a surge in “pig butchering” scams, where criminals establish fake relationships to defraud victims. These scams have become more sophisticated, employing technologies like generative AI and deepfakes to create convincing personas and overcome language barriers. The use of advanced tools has lowered the entry barrier for criminals, making fraud more efficient and widespread. Global cooperation is deemed essential to combat these technologically advanced scams and protect potential victims.
