Tennessee warns of ‘pig butchering’ romance scams that drain someone’s life savings

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — As Valentine’s Day approaches, regulators in Tennessee say it is critical to stay skeptical, especially when new online relationships quickly turn into financial conversations.

It often starts with a simple text. A wrong number. A friendly stranger. A new connection just before Valentine’s Day.

But state regulators warn that for some Tennesseans, that message could end in financial ruin…

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