Old Scams, New Victims
Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Special Committee on Aging
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Published: 2006
Total Pages: 108
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Special Committee on Aging
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Published: 2006
Total Pages: 108
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Special Committee on Aging
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Published: 2006
Total Pages: 112
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: United States Senate
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Published: 2019-12-17
Total Pages: 108
ISBN-13: 9781676408246
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Old scams, new victims: breaking the cycle of victimization: hearing before the Special Committee on Aging, United States Senate, One Hundred Ninth Congress, first session, Washington, DC, July 27, 2005.
Author: United States. Congress
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Published: 2018-02-06
Total Pages: 108
ISBN-13: 9781985018846
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Old scams, new victims : breaking the cycle of victimization : hearing before the Special Committee on Aging, United States Senate, One Hundred Ninth Congress, first session, Washington, DC, July 27, 2005.
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Publisher: DIANE Publishing
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Total Pages: 107
ISBN-13: 1422333531
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: Ben Carlson
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 2020-01-02
Total Pages: 198
ISBN-13: 1119605164
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →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.
Author: Jan Marshall
Publisher: Romance Scam Survivor
Published: 2018-02-13
Total Pages: 322
ISBN-13: 9780648233602
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Jan believed she was 'in love'. She accepted a proposal of marriage, and then sent money to a professional scammer. Jan is one of the rare few survivors of a romance scam who has the courage to speak up, and she does - loudly, eloquently and frequently telling the whole sordid story. You might think it can't happen to you, but can you be sure?
Author: Industry Canada
Publisher: Competition Bureau Canada
Published: 2014-03-10
Total Pages: 45
ISBN-13: 1100232400
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →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.
Author: D. Shadel
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 2012-01-30
Total Pages: 213
ISBN-13: 1118240073
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →A practical guide to avoiding the most common scams, from a fraud-fighting expert U.S. consumers lose billions of dollars each year to scam artists—and the next victim could be you. While anyone can be targeted, many victims are older. In AARP's Outsmarting the Scam Artists, renowned fraud-fighter Doug Shadel offers practical advice for consumers who want to protect their money as well as the financial assets of their parents and families. Despite the rise of scams, many people are embarrassed to admit they've been victimized. The author helps break the cycle of shame by including accounts from the people who've been scammed as well as tips from a surprising source: convicted con artists who reveal how they've defrauded people like you. Get practical tips to combat all kinds of scams, from simple lottery tickets to non-existent oil and gas deals and religious ponzi schemes Learn how to protect yourself by securing your mailbox and fraud-proofing your trash Get inside the head of sophisticated scam artists to discover how you can become the type of individual they avoid Scammers are everywhere. But with Outsmarting the Scam Artists in hand, you can protect yourself and your money.