Hawaii police remind: beware of cryptocurrency "pig killing plate" scams targeting the elderly

According to Bitcoin.com, the Hawaii police have issued an emergency warning that the cryptocurrency "pig killing plate" scam is rampant in the area, and multiple elderly people have been scammed out of their life savings. Fraudsters disguise themselves as friends or partners through social media platforms, and after long-term emotional cultivation, induce victims to invest in fake cryptocurrency projects. The Kaoai County police stated that such scams are highly deceptive. Scammers will spend months building trust and then use "high returns, zero risk" as bait to carry out fraud. In a recent case, a woman in Maryland suffered losses exceeding $3 million due to being lured into participating in fraudulent cryptocurrency investments by scammers after establishing trust through a communication app for several weeks. The FBI report states that such fraud has resulted in billions of dollars in losses, and many victims do not realize they have been scammed until it is too late. The authorities urge the public to remain vigilant about unsolicited information and verify any investment opportunities through trusted financial advisors. Warning signals include friendship or romantic messages from strangers, unrealistic promises of high returns, encouragement for quick or covert action, and requests to use unfamiliar cryptocurrency tools. The local police are urging residents to take measures to protect themselves, especially elderly family members.