Digital scam farms are a massive transnational threat, stealing billions worldwide, exploiting vulnerable workers, and targeting everyday individuals and organizations. Join the Fulbright Association for this timely virtual "Fulbright Lens" session to explore how these criminal networks operate, why they are spreading, and how we can fight back.

Key Topics

• The Human Toll: How scam farms exploit and trap forced workers

• The Playbook: The use of social engineering, crypto, and digital platforms across borders

• Defense & Disruption: Actionable steps for personal protection and global disruption

Featured Speakers

Erin West, Founder & CEO, Operation Shamrock

Erin West is a veteran prosecutor with 26 years of experience, including eight years combating crypto crime on the REACT Task Force. She founded Operation Shamrock, a global nonprofit uniting law enforcement and industry to disrupt transnational scams, and hosts the podcast Stolen.

Hieu Minh Ngo, Cybersecurity Expert & Co-Founder, ChongLuaDao

Hieu Minh Ngo is a cybersecurity expert who transitioned from a high-profile convicted hacker to a respected cyber defender. After serving time in the U.S., he returned to Vietnam to co-found the anti-scam platform ChongLuaDao, join the National Cybersecurity Centre, and investigate threats for TRM Labs, while collaborating globally with INTERPOL and the UN.