The Art of Deception: Dissecting Pig Butchering Scams w/ Erin West

Fraudology Podcast with Karisse Hendrick

Fraudology is presented by Sardine.

Join us on this episode of Fraudology as host Karisse Hendrick delves into the nefarious world of the "pig butchering" scams with special guest Erin West, Deputy District Attorney for Santa Clara County in California. Erin has become a fierce advocate for victims of financial crimes after hearing heartbreaking story after heartbreaking story about this popular type of consumer-focused scam.

Discover the alarming expansion of this long-con job that fuses romance scams, investment fraud, and cryptocurrency deception, causing staggering losses far beyond the $3.3 billion reported by Americans last year.

In our conversation, we explore the psychological impact on victims, the connection of this scam to organized crime, and the pressing need for greater public awareness and police education to combat & seize funds from these rampant schemes. Learn about the critical role of reporting to authorities like the IC3 and the FBI to aid in the allocation and prioritization of resource to tackle these transnational cyber threats. Erin West shares her professional journey and the collaborative efforts being taken, including Operation Shamrock, to disrupt these complex fraud networks and bring justice to those affected.

To Connect With Erin Directly:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinnordbywe

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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