Erin West visited Cambodia to see if reality matched the media reports about scam compounds being shut down. Spoiler alert: It didn’t.

A real-estate agent believed he had discovered a promising crypto investment strategy. Then, he realized it was a fraudulent trading platform.

This isn’t the Nigerian prince who needs help cashing in his inheritance. This is far more devastating and has likely targeted someone you know.

If you’re watching the media, it looks like the Cambodian scam industry is being shut down. Erin West returned to Cambodia to investigate the true state of the scam industry firsthand.

You’re not alone if you’ve received a text about a surprise refund or a call claiming you owe back taxes. Tax-related scams are surging and getting more sophisticated.

Scammers can use your voice to scam your family and friends. Your voice is the perfect impersonation weapon, and you’re near a microphone nearly 24x7.

When a detective reports that people are trying to scam people using a Facebook page they created to impersonate him, Meta says, “This does not violate community standards.”

Protect yourself from scams by staying up to date with the strategies that scammers use to steal.

It’s a new year, and we’re ready to continue our work to fight scams and financial crime. We have multiple goals for the year ahead.

Something’s fishy about that email message. Or is it phishy? Either way, don’t take the bait. Learn about phishing, spear phishing and how to avoid them.

In 2025, our Triage Team worked 207 cases, representing more than $162 million in reported losses from people in 38 U.S. states, plus Washington, DC; Puerto Rico; and Canada.

As we shop for gifts, donate to charities, and travel more frequently, scams targeted to those activities can trick even the most vigilant consumers.

It’s been an amazing year in so many ways. I’ve spoken to so many people — from conference stages to 1:1 conversations with scam survivors.

Webinar Wrap: Video and summary of Operation Shamrock’s successes, ongoing efforts, and direction in the fight against the scamdemic.

Crypto ATMs have become one of the most powerful tools for scammers to steal money quickly, anonymously, and irreversibly.

What is social engineering? The short answer: Manipulation. Scammers use social engineering to trick people into revealing information or taking actions they normally wouldn’t.

Scammers use job boards, email, and social media to manipulate job seekers to steal their money and personal information.

The global crypto crime crisis is growing. Operation Shamrock and Asset Reality are joining forces to train law enforcement, build seizure playbooks, and support victims of online fraud and human trafficking.

Experts from banking and law enforcement talk about what works with 314(a) and 314(b), what doesn’t, and what can improve.

Operation Shamrock Founder Erin West’s statement for the State of California Little Hoover Commission Hearing on Financial Scams & Fraud, September 25, 2025.