The Canadian edition of The Little Black Book of Scams is a compact and easy to use reference guide filled with information Canadians can use to protect themselves against a variety of common scams. It debunks common myths about scams, provides contact information for reporting a scam to the correct authority, and offers a step-by-step guide for scam victims to reduce their losses and avoid becoming repeat victims. Consumers and businesses can consult The Little Black Book of Scams to avoid falling victim to social media and mobile phone scams, fake charities and lotteries, dating and romance scams, and many other schemes used to defraud Canadians of their money and personal information.
"Social Media Frauds and Online Scams" takes readers on a deep dive into the dark side of online platforms, exploring the alarming rise of fraud and scams through social media. From the early evolution of social media scams to sophisticated AI-driven deception and deepfake manipulations, this book uncovers the vulnerabilities that fraudsters exploit on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and beyond. With real-world examples of phishing, romance scams, and influencer fraud, it equips readers with essential knowledge to protect themselves from the growing threats of online deception while offering practical strategies for prevention and recovery.
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Introduction to Internet Scams and Fraud - Credit Card Theft, Work-At-Home Scams and Lottery Scams Table of Contents Introduction to Internet Scams and Fraud Getting to Know More about Internet Scams/Identity Theft/Credit Card Theft and Internet Frauds Difference between Internet scams And Internet Fraud Tips and Techniques to Recognize Frauds and Scams Rule number one – giving personal information out Rule number two – identification documents How does Internet fraud work? Lottery Scams Victim of Lottery Fraud? Giving Money Away Free Scam Protecting yourself from Internet fraud Part 2 Credit card thefts/work-at-home scams/banks and scammers Work from Home Frauds – Facebook Fortune Country Oriented Work-At-Home Scams How to Recognize a Work-At-Home Scam Anti Internet Fraud agencies Social media advertising – YouTube etc. Promoting Scams Work-at-home programs Tips for Working at Home Jobs How to Trap Internet tricksters Through Social Media? How Do Banks Encourage Frauds? How Can a Bank Help in Catching a Scammer? Banking Laissez-faire attitudes Strict Ways of Tackling Credit Card Frauds Banking Secrets Unfolded Bank Update Frauds Conclusion Author Bio Publisher Introduction to Internet Scams and Frauds With the Internet becoming such an integral part of all our lives, is it a surprise that we are more vulnerable to Internet scams and Internet fraud. So for all those people who want to know about the different ways in which a person can get scammed through Internet scams and Internet fraud, here is a complete information dossier telling you all about identity thefts, credit card thefts, Internet fraud and Internet scams. Along with this, you are going to know more about how fraudsters can gain access to your bank account, thanks to emails which you demand information from you under the garb of updating your banking details and information. Ignorance is not bliss. In such cases you have to be one step ahead of all the scamsters who benefit from a credulous public who believe that if banking and financial company officials have written to you about a serious matter, it is serious. They thrive on such threatening and scare tactics, telling you that your account is going to be limited within three days or some such ultimatum. Remember that no bank or any other institution which has anything to do with money is going to ask you for your details, by asking you to update them online. Anybody with a little bit of common sense knows that any information which is sent online either through mail or through tapping on supposedly secure websites can be easily accessed by any hacker with a little bit of experience and computer know how. So apart from showing you ways and means with which you can check these Internet scamsters and credit card identity thieves, this book is going to give you information on how you can protect yourself from future financial losses.
'Compelling.' Reni Eddo-Lodge A 'must-read book for 2022', as picked by Stylist More than one fifth of children want to become influencers and it's easy to understand why. What if you could escape economic uncertainty by winning the internet's attention? What if you could turn the adoration of your social media followers into a lucrative livelihood? But as Symeon Brown explores in this searing exposé, the reality is much murkier. From IRL streamers in LA to Brazilian butt lifts, from sex workers on OnlyFans to fraudulent cryptocurrency schemes, these are the incredible stories that lurk behind the filtered selfies and gleaming smiles. Exposing the fraud, exploitation, bribery, and dishonesty at the core of the influencer model, Get Rich or Lie Trying asks if our digital rat race is costing us too much. Revealing a broken economy resembling a pyramid scheme, this incredible blend of reportage and analysis will captivate and horrify you in equal measure.
Social media has become an integral part of our daily lives. It is where we connect with friends and family, share our personal and professional experiences, and even conduct business transactions. However, as the popularity of social media continues to grow, so do the risks and threats associated with it. From identity theft and phishing scams to cyberbullying and online harassment, social media security is a complex and ever-evolving issue. This book, "Social Media Security: Protecting Your Digital Life," is a comprehensive guide to help you understand the risks and threats associated with social media and how to protect yourself and your business from them. The book is divided into 20 chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of social media security. The first chapter, "Introduction: The Wild West of Social Media," sets the stage by highlighting the rapid growth of social media and the lack of regulation and oversight that has led to a host of security issues. The subsequent chapters delve into the specifics of social media security, including privacy settings, password management, phishing and identity theft, common social media scams, online harassment, and reputation management. The later chapters of the book explore the complex and rapidly evolving world of social media security, including emerging threats and trends, the role of artificial intelligence and machine learning in social media security, and the legal implications of social media fraud and impersonation. Real-life case studies of social media scams and impersonation are also included to illustrate the real-world consequences of poor social media security practices. This book is not only intended for individuals looking to protect their personal and professional social media presence but also for social media managers, businesses, and parents looking to keep themselves and their families safe online. The comprehensive and practical advice provided in this book will help you take control of your social media security and protect yourself from the myriad of risks and threats associated with it. We hope you find this book informative and useful in navigating the complex world of social media security.
This book is to teach and guide readers on ways to identify scammers and what to do to avoid being scam. It will also help readers to identify a prospective scammers on social media
As the Internet has become flooded with untrustworthy information, some of which is intentionally misleading or erroneous, this book teaches Web surfers how inaccurate data can affect their health, privacy, investments, business decisions, online purchases, and legal affairs.
Romance scams, or “Prince Charming” scams, are increasing exponentially and sweeping over every continent. From the United States to Australia, from Europe to Asia. It can happen to any woman: they’re contacted online on a social networking site by improbable characters who after two days fall in love, and after three ask for a money remittance to solve an unexpected and very serious problem. Among all the extortions made over the Internet, romance scams are the most profitable and safest for the rogues of the web. Apparently simple and repetitive, they can have many different facets to them, because over time the method has evolved and been refined. The aim is always the same, to extort money from women by focusing on making them fall in love, using cloned photos, plagiarised poems, and fake information. The process may sometimes even be so simple-minded as to immediately reveal the scam, however, as Romance Scams are highly profitable, criminals have refined the system to manage to cheat the targeted person with very high odds of success. So any woman may come across clumsy flatterers, or rather, encounter skilled weavers of emotions who know how to shape a courtship like a tailor-made garment sewn onto the victim. Translator: Linda Thody PUBLISHER: TEKTIME
