Operation Shamrock Blog
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 Pig Butchering? How Do They Do It?
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.