Wrong Number / Pig Butchering

What is a Wrong Number / Pig Butchering scam?

A friendly "sorry, wrong number" message from a stranger who keeps the chat going, builds trust over weeks, and eventually steers you toward a fraudulent crypto or trading platform. The long grooming phase before any money is mentioned is the tell — worth reporting even at the friendly stage.

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Reports tagged Wrong Number / Pig Butchering

1 report filed under Wrong Number / Pig Butchering, most recently on . Wrong Number / Pig Butchering ranks #3 of 5 scam types on file by report volume.

  1. 1🇺🇸 United States1 report

1 matching report

Name
Mobile
Scam Type
Date
Notes
+17605969234
Wrong Number / Pig Butchering
Classic "wrong number" pig-butchering opener. US number (+1 760) contacted our business WhatsApp, then claimed "I mistook you for Monica from Vivi's company", apologized, and immediately pivoted to personal small talk ("I noticed your number is from China. Are you Chinese too?"). Profile: verified WhatsApp Business account named "Kevin", avatar of a well-dressed Asian man painting, listed as "web designer" at Taikoo Place, 979 King's Road, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong — location inconsistent with the US number. The verified badge and upscale HK office address are part of the persona. No money requested yet at time of report. Screenshot evidence available.

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