Topic: Text Scams

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COBALT
Episode 1559 1:51:03 - 1:54:50

1559: COBALT

Robot Call Glitches and "Pig Butchering" Scams

A host describes a technical glitch in automated robot calls where saying "hang up" causes the system to reset or disconnect. This leads to a discussion of the "pig butchering" scam, a long-term crypto fraud often initiated via "wrong number" text messages. Scammers build rapport with victims over months before convincing them to invest in fraudulent cryptocurrency exchanges.