A new memo from the U.S. Internal Revenue Service provides information on tax deductions for scam theft losses.

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“It feels like a nightmare I can’t wake out of. When this thing comes up, he just starts growling and turns into a different person.”

In pig butchering, scammers follow a specific process that uses social engineering, psychological manipulation, and investment fraud.

“I was weaponized against myself.” The scammers told Sandra she could be prosecuted if she didn’t work with them.

“They’ve stolen my credibility. The trust people have in me. What this uniform stands for. Who I am as a human.”

“I have to keep telling myself that I’m a victim, and I didn’t do anything wrong.” Once he had charmed her, he stole nearly $1 million.