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Operation Shamrock: Combating Pig Butchering Scams

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In this episode of Hashtag Trending on the weekend, host Jim Love discusses the devastating impacts of organized crime scams, often referred to as 'pig butchering.' These scams target vulnerable individuals, leading to billions of dollars in losses annually. Guest Erin West, a former prosecutor, founded Operation Shamrock, a nonprofit aimed at fighting these scams through education, disruption, and support for victims and law enforcement. West explains the sophisticated and brutal nature of these criminal operations, which often involve abuse and human trafficking. She also highlights the importance of awareness and offers practical steps for individuals and cybersecurity professionals to help combat this growing threat.

00:00 Introduction to Hashtag Trending 00:12 The Rise of Pig Butchering Scams 01:47 The Human Cost of Scams 03:37 Operation Shamrock: Fighting Back 04:08 Interview with Erin West 06:28 The Scale of the Scam Crisis 09:14 Educating and Empowering Law Enforcement 15:17 Supporting Victims and Raising Awareness 29:32 Call to Action for Cybersecurity Professionals 37:54 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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In this episode of Hashtag Trending on the weekend, host Jim Love discusses the devastating impacts of organized crime scams, often referred to as 'pig butchering.' These scams target vulnerable individuals, leading to billions of dollars in losses annually. Guest Erin West, a former prosecutor, founded Operation Shamrock, a nonprofit aimed at fighting these scams through education, disruption, and support for victims and law enforcement. West explains the sophisticated and brutal nature of these criminal operations, which often involve abuse and human trafficking. She also highlights the importance of awareness and offers practical steps for individuals and cybersecurity professionals to help combat this growing threat.

00:00 Introduction to Hashtag Trending 00:12 The Rise of Pig Butchering Scams 01:47 The Human Cost of Scams 03:37 Operation Shamrock: Fighting Back 04:08 Interview with Erin West 06:28 The Scale of the Scam Crisis 09:14 Educating and Empowering Law Enforcement 15:17 Supporting Victims and Raising Awareness 29:32 Call to Action for Cybersecurity Professionals 37:54 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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