Fraudology is presented by Persona.

In this episode of Fraudology, Karisse Hendrick and Erin West, founder of Operation Shamrock, unravel the complex web of pig butchering scams that are draining wealth from Western countries. Erin, a former prosecutor, shares her journey from law enforcement to founding a non-profit dedicated to combating these sophisticated frauds.

The conversation provides listeners with an insider's view of the massive scale of these operations, including eyewitness accounts of sprawling scam compounds in Southeast Asia. Erin and Karisse discuss the multifaceted approach needed to fight these crimes, from improved digital literacy to increased cooperation between tech companies, financial institutions, and law enforcement. The episode also touches on the geopolitical implications of these scams, including their potential to create "cybercrime states" where fraud becomes a significant part of a country's economy.

Listeners will come away with a deeper understanding of the urgent need for action against these scams and practical steps they can take to protect themselves and others. Tune in now and learn how you can make a difference in the fight against pig butchering scams.

Fraudology is hosted by Karisse Hendrick, a fraud fighter with decades of experience advising hundreds of the biggest ecommerce companies in the world on fraud, chargebacks, and other forms of abuse impacting a company's bottom line.

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She brings her experience, expertise, and extensive network of experts to this podcast semi weekly, on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

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