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Scammers Impersonated Microsoft, Citibank, and the Government: Linda’s Story
It started with a pop-up warning that she’d been hacked. Then they came to her front door. Criminals impersonating the Federal Reserve used couriers to take over $1 million in cash and gold.
The Investment that Was Never Real: Gary’s Story
Approached through LinkedIn, scammers drew Gary into sophisticated crypto investment fraud. By the time his wife intervened, they’d stolen more than $4 million.
How to Support a Loved One Involved in a Romance Scam
What can a family do when someone they love is involved in a romance scam? Look beyond the scam itself to ask deeper questions and support your loved one’s emotional needs.
Business Email Compromise: Trust as an Attack Surface
A deeper dive into business email compromise (BEC) and how scammers use tech to get past your organization’s front-line email security to exploit vulnerabilities — and human nature.
How Scammers Use Voice Cloning to Impersonate Your Family
The phone rings at 11:00 PM. It’s your child’s voice. They’ve been in an accident. Another voice cuts in, demanding money. Your protective instincts kick in. But it’s an impersonation using AI voice cloning.
A Romance Built to Steal: Maya’s Story
A man she met on Facebook Dating promised love, travel, and a future together. Behind the relationship was a romance scam, fake crypto investment, and money laundering.
Shamrock Updates: June 2026
Scammers target FIFA World Cup fans, House Select Committee on China, and primers on how scammers get your personal data, retail scams, business email compromise, and voice cloning.
Shamrock Updates: May 2026
California County sues Meta over scam ads, Erin West to speak at House Committee Hearing in Washington, DC, and April episodes of the Stolen podcast.
House Select Committee on China: Written Statement from Erin West
Operation Shamrock Founder Erin West’s May 2026 written statement for the record for the House Select Committee on China.
How Scammers Get Your Personal Data — And Use It Against You
The organizations behind fraud and scams use your personal data to create “shadow profiles” that fuel personalized scams.
What to Do If You’re the Victim of a Financial Crime
We know it’s not easy, but act as soon as you suspect or realize that you’ve been targeted in a scam or fraud.
4 Elements of Retail and Online Shopping Scams
Online retail scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated as they leverage AI, social media, and highly targeted ads to deceive shoppers.
What Is Business Email Compromise?
Whether you’re a small business or part of a major enterprise, scammers are hoping you won’t question authority when it comes to paying the bills.
Shamrock Updates: April 2026
Operation Shamrock is committed to finding and sharing the truth about the scam industry so that, together, we can make a difference in the fight to stop it.
International Warrant Scam: Priya’s Story
An Indian consulate official told Priya he had a warrant for her arrest. Next, scammers impersonating Indian and U.S. officials stole more than $350,000.
Joint Economic Committee Statement for the Record: Combating Scams
Operation Shamrock Founder Erin West’s March 2026 statement for the record for the U.S. Senate Joint Economic Committee.
The Lights Are Off in Sihanoukville
Cambodia’s notorious epicenter of the scam industry appears to be closed for business. But is it? And what does it mean? Erin West went to find out.
I Walked Into an Abandoned Scam Compound
Erin West visited Cambodia to see if reality matched the media reports about scam compounds being shut down. Spoiler alert: It didn’t.
Fake Crypto Trading Platform: Jonathan’s Story
A real-estate agent believed he had discovered a promising crypto investment strategy. Then, he realized it was a fraudulent trading platform.
A Sophisticated Scam Is Targeting Someone You Know
This isn’t the Nigerian prince who needs help cashing in his inheritance. This is far more devastating and has likely targeted someone you know.