In this episode of the Smarticle Podcast we delve into the alarming 'Pig Butchering' scam, a sophisticated fraud scheme originating in China and spreading across Southeast Asia. Brandon discusses previous incidents, including a significant case involving Shan Hanes, the CEO of a small Kansas bank who was implicated in this scam and embezzled $47 million. The episode features interviews with two victims of the scam, Troy Gauchenour and PJ Jenkins. Troy shares his journey of being deceived through a crypto mining scheme, while PJ, a retired law enforcement officer from New Jersey, details how he got entangled in a similar scam through a dating website. Both victims emphasize the psychological and financial toll of the scam and underline the necessity for public awareness and stronger regulation. Throughout, the episode highlights the intricacy of these scams, the global network behind them, and the urgent need for greater accountability and preventative measures.                         [email protected] Pig Butchering Scams Go Hi Tech An ex-cop fell for Alice. Then he fell for her $66 million crypto scam. @Smarticleshow  @BDDoble @larryolson threads.net/@smarticleshow @brand.dobes The Smarticle Podcast https://www.smarticlepodcast.com/#troygochenour #pjjenkins #operationshamrock #cryptocurrency #pigbutcheringscam #pigbutchering #romancescams #scams #onlinescams #smarticlescams #coinbase #smarticlepodcast