In this episode with Erin West, a globally recognized speaker and educator specializing in transnational organized crime, we expose "pig butchering" scams. You won't believe it until you hear it. We discuss:

Who is targeted in these scams and why are they so dangerous?
The DOJ just announced a $14 billion pig butchering bust - we explain
How have CZ and Elon Musk helped in the fight against these scams?
How to protect yourself

Bio: Erin is the founder of Operation Shamrock, a global nonprofit uniting law enforcement, industry, and everyday citizens to disrupt the world's fastest-growing form of transnational organized crime: digital scams.

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Erin West: The Romance-Crypto Scam Taking Over - "Pig Butchering" Explained

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