By DuPage Policy Journal |
May 6, 2024
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and United States Secret Service Deputy Special Agent in Charge Derek Mayer announced the successful closure of over 350 fake websites designed to deceive visitors through fraudulent investment scams. The joint sting operation, which also involved DuPage County’s IT Department, saved nearly 18,000 individuals from falling victim to financial fraud.Describing the scam as "Pig Butchering," the operation targeted three individuals from another country who posed as friendly individuals or romantic interests to swindle funds from...