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At some point, however, the perpetrator of the scheme simply ceases communication, removes any trace of the online platform, and pockets all the money the victim has invested."}],"_type":"block","style":"normal","_key":"14ec275f9023"},{"markDefs":[],"children":[{"_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Researcher Sean Gallagher said “vulnerable” people, including ","_key":"ff4fb1fae8e20"},{"text":"the elderly and those with chronic health problems","_key":"4cd2feb485a2","_type":"span","marks":["strong"]},{"_key":"0f30d21a39c8","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":", are often the targets of pig butchering schemes — but everyone should know the warning signs."}],"_type":"block","style":"normal","_key":"575071f7f36e"}],"_type":"story","category":"technology","title":"Experts Warn: Beware Of ‘Pig Butchers’ Trying To Scam You Online"}]