The Book of Scams
The Book of Scams

Author: Rodney Hobson

Publisher: Harriman House Limited

Published: 2016-02-01

Total Pages: 146

ISBN-13: 0857195158

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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.

The Little Black Book of Scams
The Little Black Book of Scams

Author: Industry Canada

Publisher: Competition Bureau Canada

Published: 2014-03-10

Total Pages: 45

ISBN-13: 1100232400

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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.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Frauds, Scams, and Cons
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Frauds, Scams, and Cons

Author: Duane Swierczynski

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2002-12-03

Total Pages: 292

ISBN-13: 9780028644158

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-- The main target for scams are those 50 years of age or older. -- This book will expose all the latest scams, frauds, and cons -- and can be updated yearly, if necessary, to expose all the latest schemes. Fraud -- credit card fraud, telemarketing scares, Internet scares, identity theft and hundreds of other items that are geared to separate you from your money -- is a multi-billion dollar business, both in the U.S. and worldwide. From a simple three-card monte game on a street corner to sophisticated banking and Wall Street swindles, cons, frauds and scams are destined to strike one in ten Americans this year. Check kiting, ATM scares, bankruptcy fraud, real estate scams, Nigerian money offers, and even slave reparation scams -- there are hundreds, maybe thousands, of ways to get suckered by telemarketers or just plain fast-talking swindlers. Scary stuff, right? This book identifies the myriad of scams, cons, and frauds perpetrated every minute of every day in this country, and gives cutting-edge, up-to-date advice on how you can protect yourself from unscrupulous cons of every conceivable stripe. There will also be an entertaining section on con artists through history, from the infamous grifters of the Great Depression to the masterminds of the recent Enron collapse -- perhaps one of the greatest scams in America's history.

Don't Fall For It
Don't Fall For It

Author: Ben Carlson

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2020-01-02

Total Pages: 198

ISBN-13: 1119605164

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Learn financial and business lessons from some of the biggest frauds in history Why does financial fraud persist? History is full of sensational financial frauds and scams. Enron was forced to declare bankruptcy after allegations of massive accounting fraud, wiping out $78 billion in stock market value. Bernie Madoff, the largest individual fraudster in history, built a $65 billion Ponzi scheme that ultimately resulted in his being sentenced to 150 years in prison. People from all walks of life have been scammed out of their money: French and British nobility looking to get rich quickly, farmers looking for a miracle cure for their health ailments, several professional athletes, and some of Hollywood’s biggest stars. No one is immune from getting deceived when money is involved. Don’t Fall For It is a fascinating look into some of the biggest financial frauds and scams ever. This compelling book explores specific instances of financial fraud as well as some of the most successful charlatans and hucksters of all-time. Sharing lessons that apply to business, money management, and investing, author Ben Carlson answers questions such as: Why do even the most intelligent among us get taken advantage of in financial scams? What make fraudsters successful? Why is it often harder to stay rich than to get rich? Each chapter in examines different frauds, perpetrators, or victims of scams. These real-life stories include anecdotes about how these frauds were carried out and discussions of what can be learned from these events. This engaging book: Explores the business and financial lessons drawn from some of history’s biggest frauds Describes the conditions under which fraud tends to work best Explains how people can avoid being scammed out of their money Suggests practical steps to reduce financial fraud in the future Don’t Fall For It: A Short History of Financial Scams is filled with engrossing real-life stories and valuable insights, written for finance professionals, investors, and general interest readers alike.

The Book of Lies
The Book of Lies

Author: M. Hirsh Goldberg

Publisher: William Morrow & Company

Published: 1990-01-01

Total Pages: 269

ISBN-13: 9780688084431

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Retelling some of the greates,t and smallest, lies ever told, the author presents a humorous collection of untruths, white lies, schemes, and scams

Understanding Social Engineering Based Scams
Understanding Social Engineering Based Scams

Author: Markus Jakobsson

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2016-09-13

Total Pages: 135

ISBN-13: 1493964577

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This book describes trends in email scams and offers tools and techniques to identify such trends. It also describes automated countermeasures based on an understanding of the type of persuasive methods used by scammers. It reviews both consumer-facing scams and enterprise scams, describing in-depth case studies relating to Craigslist scams and Business Email Compromise Scams. This book provides a good starting point for practitioners, decision makers and researchers in that it includes alternatives and complementary tools to the currently deployed email security tools, with a focus on understanding the metrics of scams. Both professionals working in security and advanced-level students interested in privacy or applications of computer science will find this book a useful reference.

Don't Believe What You Think
Don't Believe What You Think

Author: Edzard Ernst

Publisher: Andrews UK Limited

Published: 2020-05-20

Total Pages: 141

ISBN-13: 1788360354

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So-called alternative medicine (SCAM*) is largely useless; very few SCAMs demonstrably generate more good than harm. Yet, SCAM is popular and has grown into a huge business. Spending on SCAM in Australia (2016) was estimated to be AUS$3.9bn, in the UK (2008) £4.5bn, and in the US (2012) US $30.2bn. Why is something that is expensive and useless nevertheless popular? One answer is that consumers are constantly being misled about SCAM. Consequently, many of us have come to believe things that are quite simply not true. Currently, over 50,000,000 websites promote SCAM, and consumers are being bombarded with information not just via the internet, but also via newspapers, magazines, books and many other sources. This situation has the potential of separating us from our cash or even of damaging our health. There is little that protects us from greedy SCAM-entrepreneurs and over-enthusiastic SCAM-therapists. Therefore, we ought to protect ourselves. This book offers this protection for anyone who is willing to reconsider their own beliefs. It discloses the errors and lies that misled you into believing things about SCAM that are untrue. It analyses the many falsehoods used in the promotion of SCAM, explains the erroneous thinking behind them, and presents the scientific evidence in easily understandable terms. In a way, Ernst's new book amounts to a course in critical thinking, a skill that should prove to be helpful far beyond the realm of healthcare. *Ernst's previous book was entitled SCAM: So-Called Alternative Medicine.

SCAMS
SCAMS

Author: Eugene Rooney

Publisher: Xlibris Corporation

Published: 2011-01-07

Total Pages: 62

ISBN-13: 1456842862

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The purpose of this book is to describe the latest scams going on the Internet today and how to avoid some of these scams which have been going on for years. The book will consist of the different types of scams, by chapters, examples of scams tried successfully on me and others not successful that still continue on the Internet today. The biggest scammers in the past and still today are Nigerians. Russians and Eastern Europeans are not far behind now, and I will also add South Africans. Nigerians have been scamming since the Internet became worldwide. I think all Nigerians have a PhD in psychology and are the number one in scamming techniques which are done in stages for you to keep sending money. Scamming is part of their culture no matter the educational level. There was a front-page column in the Wall Street Journal about Nigerians scamming about twenty years ago. Once in a while you will see a news report of the Nigerian government raiding computer centers “arresting” scammers, trying to improve their world image, but scanning still goes on today, and Nigeria is listed as one of the most corrupt countries in the world. With the technology in copying and printing, documents that can look “very” official. (Be my legal partner.) Be prepared, once you answer a scam, your e-mail address will be passed around.

Secrets of Insider Trader: Insight, Aspects, SCAMs, and Prosecution
Secrets of Insider Trader: Insight, Aspects, SCAMs, and Prosecution

Author: Jatin Sharma

Publisher: Blue Rose Publishers

Published: 2024-10-11

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13:

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Secrets of Insider Trader: Insight, Aspects, SCAMs, and Prosecution is a profound journey into the elusive world of insider trading. Designed for astute investors and financial professionals, it unravels the complexities of market manipulation with real-world cases and regulatory comparisons between SEBI (India), SEC (U.S.), and FCA (U.K.). This book doesn’t just explain insider trading—it immerses readers in the drama of high-stakes scandals, legal battles, and regulatory strategies. Whether you're an investor aiming to safeguard your assets or a financial expert navigating compliance, this essential read offers powerful insights into the mechanisms of market surveillance, ensuring you stay ahead in an unpredictable financial landscape.This book is forwarded by Sh. (Prof.) S.P. Baghel, Minister of State for Panchayti Raj, Govt. Of India.

Fifty Scams and Hoaxes
Fifty Scams and Hoaxes

Author: Martin Fone

Publisher: Troubador Publishing Ltd

Published: 2019-01-28

Total Pages: 156

ISBN-13: 1789012406

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Fifty Scams and Hoaxes is a light-hearted investigation into some of the worst examples of financial skulduggery, medical quackery and ingenious hoaxing from history.