Stolen: A Podcast with Erin West
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.
Protect Your Investments
Investor.gov | The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission provides resources to identify potential scams, research investments, verify credentials of investment professionals, and more.
North Korea-linked gang stole billions using ‘pig butchering’ romance scams
May 2025 | New York Post | A Cambodia-based gang with ties to North Korea has stolen billions of dollars from Americans through romance scams and other cyber-heists, according to federal officials.
Bitcoin ATM Scam Hits Arizona Hard
May 2025 | Investigate TV | Arizona authorities are warning residents about a new wave of scams using Bitcoin ATMs that have already cost victims millions of dollars.
Designated: Uncovering “Pig Butchering” with Erin West
Yaya Jata Fanusie interviews Operation Shamrock Founder Erin West about how pig butchering scams work and steps to take to avoid becoming a victim.
The Loneliness Epidemic Is a Security Crisis
WIRED | Romance scams cost victims billions every year. As people grow increasingly isolated, scammers are using generative AI to scale their crimes.
Pig Butchering Scams: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
February 2024 | Last Week Tonight with John Oliver | John Oliver discusses a popular internet scam and why it’s easier to fall for it than you might think.