The US Treasury Department building is seen in Washington, DC, January 19, 2023. (Photo by SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images) Treasury sanctions crypto scam facilitator that allegedly stole $200M from US victims The Philippines-based company Funnull operated a large cybercrime platform encompassing more than 332,000 domains, the FBI said. 2 days ago By Matt Kapko
(Getty Images) House bill seeks better tech to combat financial fraud scams against elderly 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. Apr 25, 2025 By Matt Bracken
Hogs are raised on the farm of Ted Fox in 2018 near Osage, Iowa. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) Meta cracks down on millions of accounts it tied to pig-butchering scams It’s one part of a strategy to combat the fast-growing scheme that has cost victims billions of dollars. Nov 21, 2024 By Tim Starks
This Bay Area prosecutor wants to help police nationwide take on ‘pig butchering’ scams Santa Clara County Deputy District Attorney Erin West's "Operation Shamrock" isn't relying on luck to take down the worst criminals. Apr 17, 2023 By Tonya Riley
Getty Images ‘Pig butchering’ scams on the rise, luring victims with promises of relationships and riches These types of scams that seek to dupe unsuspecting targets can leave victims financially and emotionally devastated. Feb 13, 2023 By Tonya Riley