Daniele Gonsalves, recovering from a liver transplant, turned to online dating for companionship. She met “David,” who enticed her with tales of cryptocurrency investment success. Investing over $2,500, Daniele discovered David’s true nature—a scammer using “pig butchering” tactics. The scheme involved luring victims with promises of wealth, exploiting trust as the main tool. Cybersecurity experts urge skepticism and verification in