Investigating the con that combines romance scams and crypto fraud (Marketplace)

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Canadians are losing millions of dollars to a devastating new cyber-scam known as “pig butchering.” It's a long-term con that combines romance scams, crypto fraud and investment schemes. CBC Marketplace talks to people who've lost their life savings and the trust of their loved ones as a result of this scam. And in a surprising twist, we reveal that many of the perpetrators are victims themselves, forced into a life of scamming.

If you think you or somebody you know may be a victim of a scam, report it to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.

#Crypto #Scam #Marketplace

00:00 - ‘Pig butchering’ playbook
13:54 - Are scammers victims, too?
18:58 - Confronting the other side
20:17 - Talking to LinkedIn and Facebook

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BAD ROMANCE: WHO'S CONNING CANADIANS?

producer/director
GREG SADLER

reporter
DAVID COMMON

research producers
TYANA GRUNDIG
KATIE PEDERSEN

associate producer
KATIE SWYERS

editor
AARON TAYLOR

camera
NORM ARNOLD
DAVID MACINTOSH
JOHN LESAVAGE
SAMUEL MARTIN
MIKAEL ENLUND
NOPAKORN THEINSIRI

additional footage
POND5

art director
DAVID ABRAHAMS

graphic designer
MICHAEL TINNING

media management
ASTORIA LUZZI

social media producers
AMARA MCLAUGHLIN
BRITT PURDY

colour correction
KYLE J. SMITH

sound mix
DANY TREMBLAY

project manager
VICTOR KERR

resource coordinators
MARC CORMIER
DRAGAN MARICIC

news rollout producer
JENNY COWLEY

packaging editor
BENNY KOSHY

packaging producer
LINDA SIBONY

promo producer
GREG SADLER

senior producer
TIFFANY FOXCROFT

executive producer
NELISHA VELLANI

FIRST BROADCAST February 9, 2024

コメント (21)
  • Hi Strongwidget. To all you guys (male and female) that work so hard, putting a stop to the scams you can stop. I Thank each and every one of you. Please keep up the great work and when I'm able to help you out financially, I most definitely will. In the meantime, keep the excellent help coming. In my mind, you're the best channel on YouTube by far. Many thanks from a true dedicated fan in the UK. Stay safe all. Thanks. Nicholas.
  • Great work Strongwidget - so glad you are out there fighting these lowlifes. We need to do all we can to spare the elderly and the general public from these despicable scammers! Kudos to YOU!! You deserve the Nobel prize for keeping us safe big up brother.
  • Great work Strongwidget - so glad vou are out there fighting these lowlifes. We need to do all we can to spare the elderly and the general public from these despicable scammers! Kudos to YOU!! You deserve the Nobel prize for keeping us safe big up brother.
  • Congratulations, you've outdone yourself. This video is one of the most impressive one-punch recovery moves I've seen in a while: the coding, the clickbait, the references from other channels/people... Strong widget just knows an opportunity to recover lost money when he sees one.
  • Your content is awesome, and seeing someone who has 10.4k customers, and do something good for people who has less, makes STRONG WIDGET just feel so happy in side. I am glad someone like you could do something so kind for people who don't have as much.
  • Every destroyed scam office is a rescue for the humanity. I really appreciate your work. Thanks They deserve everything that coming to them. What they do to innocent people is awful. Thank you so much for what you do. It clearly is getting to them and love to see it. STRONGWIDGET
  • @kobenorris644
    Strong widget has some of the best content on this platform. This recovery was crazy and it feels like recovery just keeps getting better and better!
  • You're doing an outstanding job, GluonCracker I'm thrilled that you're out there battling these scoundrels. It's absolutely crucial to protect the elderly and the general public from these deplorable scammers. You truly deserve all the praise and recognition for keeping us safe! Kudos to you, my brother. Your efforts are deserving of the Nobel Peace Prize. Keep up the amazing works.
  • @Dyticha
    I can't imagine how difficult it is to choose a job in the battle against these crooks. The history must not be disregarded!! Respect to the Charge backtools crew for taking up this responsibility and combating scammers.
  • @xolilmoxo
    Great work Charge backtools so glad you are out there fighting these lowlifes scammers. We need to do all we can to spare the elderly and general public from these despicable scammers!Kudos to You!!You deserve the Noble prize for keeping us safe.
  • @elmerford1367
    I can't imagine how hard it would be to decide to take on a re-coveryagent role of an scammed persons. The history needs to be remembered though and the help that was born through such pain and suffering. Mad respect to these Claim back Justice on the internet that take on these roles.
  • Congratulations to Charge backtools I am relieved that you are out there fighting these scams!!! We must take every precaution to protect the elderly and the general public from these despicable con artists. Congratulations to YOU!!You deserve the Nobel Peace Prize for ensuring our security.
  • Great work Gluoncracker - so glad you are out there fighting these lowlifes. We need to do all we can to spare the elderly and the general public from these despicable scammers! Kudos to YOU!! You deserve the Nobel prize for keeping us safe big up brother.
  • Hearing these people’s voices over the phone so thrilled to be evil, almost giddy sounding, is utterly disgusting. Thank you Gluoncracker all you and your team does to shut them scammers down.
  • Chargebacktools You're great Seriously. You're super likable at the same time. The FBI should seriously hire you right now based off of these videos. You're a true patriot, sir. Thank you for all you do please don't stop. You're so important to this country people like you. You're putting fear into literal countries. On a funny note!!! your characters are legendary, at this point.
  • Outstanding job done by Charge backtools I'm so glad you're out there battling these vile con artists. We must take every precaution to protect the general people and the elderly from these vile con artists!!Bravo to you! You ought to be awarded the Nobel Prize for protecting us. Big up, brother
  • Amazing work Gluoncracker so delighted you are out there connecting with these wastes of time. We want to do all that we can for spare the more settled and the general populace from these revolting tricksters! Commendation to YOU!! You merit the Nobel prizefor keeping us safe.big up family
  • Hilarious, Charge backtools I love the work you do mate. Those low life scammers take money from old ladies, they have no soul or heart and deserve everything u give them. Your doing a service to humanity. Love the videos, keep doing the good work mate!!
  • I've always loved what you do, You deserve true appreciation and support for helping these victims. You are an inspiration for all to always do what is right, whether it's like this, or simple things on a day to day basis. Thank you, Gluoncracker . Keep fighting for those who can't or are unaware they are needing to fight for themselves. You are the definition of a hero, man
  • GluonCracker this is SO GOOD!!! I have such detest for people who don't have any empathy for hard working individuals. I LOVE what he said there's no room for hate, but that doesn't mean you have to like them, either. I am SO GLAD you showed up in the nick of time to return the funds to their account. This is why I watch your videos, and I couldn't love what you do more than I do. Thank you for protecting innocent people. Thank you for reporting criminals. Thank you for doing what all of us would do if we could.…. Keep fighting Much love!!! GluonCracker