Romance Scam Rebellion: Romance scams, pig butchering, crypto fraud, and transnational organized crime have become a multibillion-dollar global industry. But one former prosecutor has made it her mission to fight back.

Anola Johnson sits down with Erin West, former Deputy District Attorney and founder of Operation Shamrock, to discuss the criminal networks behind today's most sophisticated scams — and what it will take to stop them.

They explore how organized scam syndicates operate across international borders, why cryptocurrency is their preferred payment method, and how law enforcement, financial institutions, and the private sector are beginning to work together to disrupt these criminal enterprises.

They also discuss:

• How scam compounds operate

• Why victims should never be blamed

• The role of cryptocurrency in modern fraud

• How Operation Shamrock is uniting global partners

• What governments, banks, and tech companies can do to better protect consumers

•  Practical steps everyone can take to avoid becoming the next victim

This is more than a conversation about scams. It’s about understanding the global ecosystem that allows them to thrive and the people working tirelessly to dismantle it. If you or someone you know has been affected by a scam, you're not alone. Conversations like this are an important step toward protecting others.