Scott Simons

Detective with the Greenfield Police Department who specializes in cyber investigations and cryptocurrency tracing, and leads a triage team that works with Operation Shamrock to help scam victims recover funds.

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Sep 19, 2025 • 55min

The Crypto Detectives: Tracking Down Stolen Funds

Join Detective Scott Simons, a cyber investigation specialist from the Greenfield Police Department, and Erin West, the founder of Operation Shamrock and former prosecutor, as they unpack the dark world of cryptocurrency scams. Discover how they helped a victim recover $80,000 from a $450,000 loss. Simons shares his techniques for tracing stolen funds through crypto wallets, while West emphasizes the importance of public-private collaboration in combating transnational fraud. Their insights offer both hope and practical strategies for scam victims.

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