Online Scam Resource Library

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Operation Shamrock 8/14/25 Operation Shamrock 8/14/25

Grandparents lost $5 million in scams — now, 13 people face charges

KHOU-11 | Thirteen people have been charged in an elder fraud scheme targeting more than 400 seniors through fake “grandparent” calls from the Dominican Republic.

Operation Shamrock 6/24/25 Operation Shamrock 6/24/25

Body Camera Video Captures Scammer’s Change of Heart

9NEWS Denver | An officer's body camera captured the confession of a woman who impersonated a federal agent and convinced a couple to buy $20,000 worth of gift cards.

Operation Shamrock 6/5/25 Operation Shamrock 6/5/25

Escaping The Pig Butcher

Forbes | What to watch out for to avoid being lured into scams. The key: Don’t respond or send money to random people who contact you online, no matter how good their story.

Operation Shamrock 5/9/25 Operation Shamrock 5/9/25

National Elder Fraud Coordination Center comes alive

BioCatch | AARP, Amazon, Google, and Walmart have launched the National Elder Fraud Coordination Center (NEFCC) nonprofit to help protect older adults.