In this episode of the Smarticle podcast, Brandon introduces Erin West, a former Deputy District Attorney and founder of Operation Shamrock, to delve into the alarming rise of 'pig butchering' scams. Erin explains how these scams trick victims, often through elaborate schemes involving romantic or investment opportunities, leading to devastating financial losses. She discusses the difficulties victims face in reporting these crimes and highlights the gaps in law enforcement and financial institutions' responses. Erin shares her efforts to educate and equip law enforcement through the Crypto Coalition and emphasizes the need for greater awareness and kindness towards scam victims. The conversation also touches on the international origins of these scams and the lack of intervention by global authorities. Tune in to learn how to protect yourself and support initiatives against these destructive scams.

00:00 Introduction to Pig Butchering Scams 01:24 Meet Erin West: The Scam Fighter 03:24 Understanding Pig Butchering Scams 05:09 The Mechanics of the Scam 07:02 The Human Cost and Reporting Challenges 10:13 Origins and Operations of Pig Butchering 16:05 Targeting and Tactics of Scammers 22:11 Financial Impact and Institutional Response 25:56 The Scam Setup: How Victims Are Tricked 26:51 Emotional Manipulation Tactics 29:24 The Role of Financial Institutions 31:32 Challenges in Law Enforcement 33:12 Building a Coalition Against Crypto Crimes 35:25 The Need for Better Education and Tools 42:15 The Responsibility of Social Media Companies 44:23 Final Thoughts and Call to Action [email protected] Operation Shamrock @Smarticleshow @BDDoble @larryolson threads.net/@smarticleshow @brand.dobes The Smarticle Podcast

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