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Triage Team: 2025 Stats, 2026 Goals
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.
Asset Reality and Operation Shamrock Form Strategic Alliance
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.
It’s 10pm. Do You Know Where Your Parents Are?
As our parents age, they become prime targets for increasingly sophisticated scams on a scale never possible before. Steps you can take to protect them.
She Thinks Her Husband Is Being Scammed
The warning signs are there, but a husband is convinced a “too good to be true” investment opportunity is legitimate. Learn warning signs of scams.
Investment Scam: Carol & Ralph’s Story
“They were relentless.” Scammers steal more than $4 million from an elderly victim.
Fraudulent Online School: Eric’s Story
A young man enrolls in an online school he found on social media, only to have scammers steal his money and self-confidence.
Pig Butchering: Roger’s Story
“It feels like a nightmare I can’t wake out of. When this thing comes up, he just starts growling and turns into a different person.”
What Is a Pig Butchering Scam? How Does It Work?
In pig butchering, scammers follow a specific process that uses social engineering, psychological manipulation, and investment fraud.
Facebook Account Takeover: Michele’s Story
“They’ve stolen my credibility. The trust people have in me. What this uniform stands for. Who I am as a human.”
Romance Scam: Juanita’s Story
“I have to keep telling myself that I’m a victim, and I didn’t do anything wrong.” Once he had charmed her, he stole nearly $1 million.