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U.S. Loses $10 Billion to Chinese 'Butchering' Scams

3/25/2026

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  • The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission warns that "foreigner butchering" scams originate in China and have surged.
  • Michael Kuiken, Vice Chair of the Commission, says Americans lost at least $10 billion to these scams in 2024.
  • The commission notes the scams have grown as Southeast Asian crackdowns intensify.
  • Cambodia's efforts to combat the scams have had limited success due to scarce resources.