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Banking on Operation Shamrock with Cybercrime and Crypto Expert Erin West
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In this episode of Banking on Fraudology, host Hailey Windham engages in a profound conversation with Erin West, a seasoned cybercrime and crypto prosecutor with 25 years of experience as a district attorney. Erin has spent the last 8 years with the React Task Force, specializing in high-tech crimes, and has been instrumental in educating law enforcement on the sinister world of pig butchering scams and cryptocurrency fraud.
This episode exposes all you need to know about Pig Butchering scams—a nefarious blend of romance and investment fraud that ruins lives by emptying retirement accounts and college funds. Hailey and Erin discuss the urgent need to develop proactive programs for financial institutions to combat such fraud and protect potential victims. Erin's passion for leading Operation Shamrock, a groundbreaking public-private partnership aimed at tackling these crimes on a global scale, showcases her commitment to bringing empathy and effective solutions to the battle against financial victimization.
Stay tuned as we explore Erin's insights into the scam's transnational nature, the critical role of banks and credit unions in intervention, and the collaborative efforts planned to create a unified front against this escalating threat.
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Connect with Erin West: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinnordbywest/
Be part of Operation Shamrock - Pig Butchering event: Here
About Hailey Windham:
As a 2023 CU Rockstar Recipient, Hailey Windham, CFCS (Certified Financial Crimes Specialist) demonstrated unbounding passion for educating her community, organization and credit union membership on scams in the market and best practices to avoid them. She has implemented several programs within her previous organizations that aim at holistically learning about how to prevent and detect fraud targeted at membership and employees.
Windham’s initiatives to build strong relationships and partnerships throughout the credit union community and industry experts have led to countless success stories. Her applied knowledge of payments system programs combined with her experience in fraud investigations offers practical concepts that are transferable, no matter the organization’s size.
Connect with Hailey on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hailey-windham/
Banking on Fraudology is part of the Fraudology Podcast Network.
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