EPISODE · Jul 15, 2025 · 7 MIN
Unpacking 'Pig Butchering' Scams
from The Herbein Conversation · host Herbein + Company, Inc.
For the Season 1 finale of the The Herbein Conversation’s Fraud Fighters series, host Debbi Fetter is joined by returning guest Julie Mixtacki to explore a fast-growing and highly manipulative scam known as Pig Butchering.These scams that often target older adults blend romance and investment fraud, and use social media and messaging apps to gain trust before convincing victims to invest in fake cryptocurrency platforms.Tune in to learn:How Pig Butchering scams typically unfoldRed flags to watch forWhy seniors are especially at riskActionable tips to stay protectedListen now to close out Season 1 and prepare yourself for one of today’s most dangerous financial scams. We’ll be back this fall with Season 2 of Fraud Fighters, featuring more expert guests, new topics and additional fraud prevention strategies.
What this episode covers
For the Season 1 finale of the The Herbein Conversation’s Fraud Fighters series, host Debbi Fetter is joined by returning guest Julie Mixtacki to explore a fast-growing and highly manipulative scam known as Pig Butchering.These scams that often target older adults blend romance and investment fraud, and use social media and messaging apps to gain trust before convincing victims to invest in fake cryptocurrency platforms.Tune in to learn:How Pig Butchering scams typically unfoldRed flags to watch forWhy seniors are especially at riskActionable tips to stay protectedListen now to close out Season 1 and prepare yourself for one of today’s most dangerous financial scams. We’ll be back this fall with Season 2 of Fraud Fighters, featuring more expert guests, new topics and additional fraud prevention strategies.
NOW PLAYING
Unpacking 'Pig Butchering' Scams
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
Mar 26, 2026 ·1m
Mar 19, 2026 ·34m
Feb 18, 2026 ·11m
Feb 11, 2026 ·45m