The organizations behind fraud and scams use your personal data to create “shadow profiles” that fuel personalized scams.

We know it’s not easy, but act as soon as you suspect or realize that you’ve been targeted in a scam or fraud.

Online retail scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated as they leverage AI, social media, and highly targeted ads to deceive shoppers.

Whether you’re a small business or part of a major enterprise, scammers are hoping you won’t question authority when it comes to paying the bills.

Operation Shamrock is committed to finding and sharing the truth about the scam industry so that, together, we can make a difference in the fight to stop it.

An Indian consulate official told Priya he had a warrant for her arrest. Next, scammers impersonating Indian and U.S. officials stole more than $350,000.

Operation Shamrock Founder Erin West’s March 2026 statement for the record for the U.S. Senate Joint Economic Committee.

Cambodia’s notorious epicenter of the scam industry appears to be closed for business. But is it? And what does it mean? Erin West went to find out.

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.