The legislation calls on federal law enforcement to help state, local and tribal agencies with blockchain and other investigative tools to fight pig butchering and other schemes.

It’s one part of a strategy to combat the fast-growing scheme that has cost victims billions of dollars.

Santa Clara County Deputy District Attorney Erin West's "Operation Shamrock" isn't relying on luck to take down the worst criminals.

These types of scams that seek to dupe unsuspecting targets can leave victims financially and emotionally devastated.