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Story summary
- International Women's Day highlights empowerment but also shows women, especially widows and divorcees, as prime targets for financial scams.
- Scammers exploit emotional vulnerabilities and obtain data from obituaries and public records to craft convincing approaches.
- The "pig butchering" scam builds trust before presenting fake investment opportunities, often leading to financial loss.
- To counter this, individuals should limit online presence and verify financial advisors' credentials.
