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===== F) The withdrawal trap (“butchering”) =====
* When you try to withdraw, the platform suddenly demands taxes / verification / liquidity / early-withdrawal fees. FinCEN.gov<ref>{{cite web|title=FinCEN.gov|url=https://www.fincen.gov/system/files/shared/FinCEN_Alert_Pig_Butchering_FINAL_508c.pdf|publisher=fincen.gov|access-date=2025-12-15}}</ref>
* Claim your account is flagged for AML / money laundering or “security review,” and the only fix is more payment. FDIC OIG<ref>{{cite web|title=FDIC OIG|url=https://www.fdicoig.gov/pig-butchering-scams|publisher=FDIC OIG|access-date=2025-12-15}}</ref>
* Impose arbitrary deadlines and threats (“account frozen,” “legal action,” “you’ll lose profits”) to force fast decisions. Federal Bureau of Investigation<ref>{{cite web|title=Federal Bureau of Investigation|url=https://www.fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you/victim-services/national-crimes-and-victim-resources/operation-level-up|publisher=Federal Bureau of Investigation|access-date=2025-12-15}}</ref>
* Eventually ghost you, lock you out, or keep you paying fees until you stop. FDIC OIG<ref>{{cite web|title=FDIC OIG|url=https://www.fdicoig.gov/pig-butchering-scams|publisher=FDIC OIG|access-date=2025-12-15}}</ref>