Pig butchering romance scams are siphoning millions of dollars from Californians every year. These scams involve fraudsters building trust with victims through fake social media accounts and then convincing them to hand over large sums of money. Scammers in Southeast Asia are using advanced tools such as generative AI, crypto drainers, and Starlink terminals to expand their operations, according to a report by Wired. The story was reported by Jason Henry.