Namibia: How AI is Used to Manipulate Victims in Long-Game Scams – Business

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed industries, improved efficiencies, and enhanced communication, but it has also armed scammers with powerful tools to deceive, manipulate, and exploit.

One of the most insidious examples is the ‘pig butchering’ scam, a long-game type of fraud that uses emotional manipulation and AI-driven tactics to build trust before financially devastating its victims.

Pig butchering scams typically begin with a friendly message from a…