Pig butchering scams are among the fastest-growing forms of financial fraud, affecting victims worldwide and generating billions in illicit profits for organized criminal networks.

To support AFCE members in training and CPEs, the Greater Kansas City Chapter of Certified Fraud Examiners is providing a live virtual training for the 2026 summer workshop, “Inside the World of Pig Butchering Scams: The Human Cost and Criminal Networks Behind the Fraud,” for 2 hours of CPE.

In this two-hour session, former prosecutor and anti-scam advocate Erin West shares insights from her work investigating these schemes, supporting victims, and exposing the criminal organizations behind them. Attendees will learn:

• How scammers build trust, manipulate victims into fraudulent investments, and move stolen funds through complex international networks

• The real-world impact of these crimes and warning signs organizations should recognize

• Practical steps individuals and employers can take to reduce risk and support victims.

This session provides a compelling overview of the pig butchering ecosystem and equips attendees to better protect themselves, their colleagues, and their communities.

Tickets: $40.00 members, $75.00 non-members