I was quite a good student of the bible that could stand on my own against Jehovah's Witnesses and a Seventh Day Adventist roommate. But by the time I went to college I had relapsed in bible studies with the conclusion that only the great commandment mattered or was essential for my wellbeing. Matt 22:36-40. "Teacher which is the great commandment in the law?" Jesus said to him, "'You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.' This is the first
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.
You get a call, an email, a direct message on social media or a letter in the mail that says you’ve just won $5,000! Or maybe even $5 million, a fabulous diamond ring, or luxury vacation. Sounds too good to be true? More likely, it’s a lottery and sweepstakes scam. Before you drop in a quick entry or follow instructions to claim a prize, here are a few things to know.
Whether you need in-depth information about the laws governing promotions or you seek quick, practical answers to your immediate questions about contests and sweepstakes law, this book is a valuable starting point. Contests and Sweepstakes Law: A Guide Through the Legal Jungle Practice Manual features the following resources: A detailed checklist that helps readers spot legal issues and then refers them to subsequent portions of this book for greater explanation An overview of the United States federal and state laws that govern contests, sweepstakes, and other prize promotions A separate summary for each state outlining the specific laws most relevant to promotions in that state including registration, bonding and disclosure requirements Best practice suggestions for promotions that incorporate social media, user generated content, public voting, children as participants, direct mail, prize awards of real estate and travel, charitable causes, and entry fees Methods for structuring and administering promotions in a manner that minimizes the risks of problems from inadvertent mistakes, winner disputes, ties, copyright issues, public relations mishaps, fraud, and other legal issues Guidance for multiple types of promotions including skill-based contests, in-package sweepstakes, fantasy sports competitions, raffles, bingo, cause marketing, and broadcast station-sponsored promotions
These days fraudsters operate on a massive scale that was previously unimaginable. Thousands of people from all walks of life are relieved of billions of pounds each year. No-one knows the full scale of fraud because embarrassed victims often fail to report it. Despite all the press coverage, people keep falling for old tricks that often re-emerge in new guises. Scammers are ingenious, utterly ruthless and without conscience. Rodney Hobson, author of the best-selling beginners guide to stock market investing Shares Made Simple, has produced the first definitive guide to scams, categorising the different types, listing tell-tale signs and advising how to spot a fraudster and avoid becoming the next victim. This makes the basic principles behind each type of scam more recognisable and it shows how scams have evolved and re-emerged over time. Danger lurks for those unwary souls who part only too readily with their hard-earned cash and this book will help you be alert to the risks. It is also meant to entertain, as we learn to grudgingly admire as well as despise the ingenious crooks who lurk in the shadows.
