New Delhi, June 19 -- The internet can be a scary place, especially as scams become more sophisticated and personal. For instance, this week, US authorities seized $225 million (around Rs.1,880 crore) in cryptocurrency linked to "pig butchering" scams, according to aCNBCreport. Such scams show how online fraud is evolving at a fast pace.

Unlike typical online cons, pig butchering scams are slow and calculated. Scammers initiate contact through social media, WhatsApp, or random texts, often pretending to be friendly professionals or strangers working abroad. They spend weeks or months building trust, sometimes using AI-generated photos and videos to appear genuine. Once a relationship is established, the conversation shifts to a "guarante...