The Guardian | People seeking connection have long been the target of criminals. But romance fraud is increasing, especially among older adults. Learn about the warning signs.

The Fight of My Life | Escaping Scam City is a true-crime podcast about a couple who were trapped and forced into committing fraud. Operation Shamrock’s Erin West shares how the scams work and how we fight them.

Token for Your Thoughts  | Erin West explains pig butchering investment scams, the scam industry, and how Operation Shamrock unites banks, law enforcement, and advocates to fight back.

IT Brew | Experts say the US government isn’t doing enough to fight scams. The FBI has prevented $400 million in crypto fraud to date in 2025, yet US scam victims lost over $5 billion in 2023.

Hear from law enforcement, cybersecurity experts, and victims of digital crime. Operation Shamrock’s Erin West investigates the global rise of digital crime — and the people caught in the crossfire.

Mnemonic Security Podcast  | Erin West talks about the global crime of "pig butchering." Scammers build trust with victims, convince them to invest in fake crypto platforms, and then steal their money.

ProPublica | Asian crime syndicates’ online scams cheat victims around the world out of more than $44 billion a year. U.S. banks have been unable to stop them.

2025 | BBB Investment Scam Study | This study explores how crypto and romance fraud are used by investment scammers overseas to steals thousands from unsuspecting targets.

Bloomberg Investigates | Financial scams are exploding worldwide, and YouTube vigilantes are documenting their efforts to stop them.

Search Engine Podcast | An investigative reporter travels halfway around the world to find out who is sending him random wrong-number texts and why.