crypto scampig butcheringBrooklynBrooklyn prosecutors seize domains linked to 'pig butchering' crypto scam causing millions in losses.
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Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announced the seizure of nearly two dozen web domains associated with the 'pig butchering' crypto scam, which tricked victims into investing in fraudulent cryptocurrency schemes, resulting in at least $5 million in losses for Brooklyn-based victims. The scam involves scammers building trust with victims through online conversations before guiding them into bogus investments that show fake returns.