Online Scam Resource Library

Stay informed about scams, fraud, and the efforts to prevent and stop them.

Operation Shamrock 11/6/25 Operation Shamrock 11/6/25

Meta Earns Billions on Scams and Fraud

Reuters Special Report | Meta platforms display 15 billion scam ads a day. In fact, Meta projected that 10% of its 2024 revenue would come from ads for scams and banned goods.

Operation Shamrock 8/26/25 Operation Shamrock 8/26/25

Woman loses life savings in scam using AI to pose as TV star

KABC Eyewitness News | A California woman learned her mother had been sending money to a scammer who used deepfake videos to impersonate celebrity Steve Burton.

Operation Shamrock 7/19/25 Operation Shamrock 7/19/25

Millions Stolen, Threats: Should Banks Do More to Fight Scams?

The Wall Street Journal | Investment scams are global operations. Americans want banks to do more to prevent them. Pressure is spreading to telecoms and social media, where scammers find their marks.

Operation Shamrock 7/9/25 Operation Shamrock 7/9/25

This Is Not Keanu: Inside Celebrity Impersonation Bitcoin Scam

The Hollywood Reporter | Victims think they’re talking to Keanu Reeves. Or Kevin Costner. Then come pleas for cash. The AI-fueled con that fleeces fans and has Hollywood fighting back.

Operation Shamrock 6/16/25 Operation Shamrock 6/16/25

Inside Vietnamese Phone Farms Where Fakery Is Made

FrankonFraud | Racks hold thousands of smartphones automated to imitate humans: liking posts, following accounts, watching video — seeding misinformation and scaling scams.