Smarticle - Smarticle Scams - The Ultimate Scam: Pig Butchering - A Conversation With Erin West

In this episode of the Smarticle podcast, Brandon introduces Erin West, a former Deputy District Attorney and founder of Operation Shamrock, to delve into the alarming rise of 'pig butchering' scams. Erin explains how these scams trick victims, often through elaborate schemes involving romantic or investment opportunities, leading to devastating financial losses. She discusses the difficulties victims face in reporting these crimes and highlights the gaps in law enforcement and financial institutions' responses. Erin shares her efforts to educate and equip law enforcement through the Crypto Coalition and emphasizes the need for greater awareness and kindness towards scam victims. The conversation also touches on the international origins of these scams and the lack of intervention by global authorities. Tune in to learn how to protect yourself and support initiatives against these destructive scams.

00:00 Introduction to Pig Butchering Scams

 

01:24 Meet Erin West: The Scam Fighter

 

03:24 Understanding Pig Butchering Scams

 

05:09 The Mechanics of the Scam

 

07:02 The Human Cost and Reporting Challenges

 

10:13 Origins and Operations of Pig Butchering

 

16:05 Targeting and Tactics of Scammers

 

22:11 Financial Impact and Institutional Response

 

25:56 The Scam Setup: How Victims Are Tricked

 

26:51 Emotional Manipulation Tactics

 

29:24 The Role of Financial Institutions

 

31:32 Challenges in Law Enforcement

 

33:12 Building a Coalition Against Crypto Crimes

 

35:25 The Need for Better Education and Tools

 

42:15 The Responsibility of Social Media Companies

 

44:23 Final Thoughts and Call to Action

 

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