Whale Hunting | Trafficked workers in Southeast-Asian compounds run crypto scams to siphon billions. Operation Shamrock is prying open the ‘pig-butchering’ machine — and fighting to free victims.

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

Good Question | What happens when scams blend emotional manipulation with financial exploitation? Operation Shamrock’s Hailey Windham joins the conversation.

Wired | Last month, Telegram banned black markets that sold tens of billions of dollars in crypto-scam-related services. Now, as those markets rebrand and bounce back, it’s done nothing to stop them.

Investor.gov | Whether you are a first-time investor or have been investing for many years, here are some basic facts you should know about different types of fraud and scams.

Investor.gov | Can you spot the warning signs of investment fraud? Protect your investments and avoid scams using this list of red flags.

The Economist | This award-winning podcast takes a deep dive into the multibillion-dollar scam industry. It’s just getting started, but set to become much more powerful.