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Nearly every day in the news we hear about some form of fraud, scheme, scam or theft. “Fraud is the fastest growing industry in the world” today and becoming a global trillion-dollar problem. There is much economic gain to be made at little risk for its perpetrators. Seniors are the targeted and most-scammed segment of the population. Reportedly, they are most vulnerable to telemarketer and phone frauds, fake charities and appeals, “prizes,” quack medi-scams, identity theft, “pigeon drops,” and home repair operators. You can never be too careful. Here are some suggested books to help you recognize the warning signs and patterns of how cons operate and how to avoid being a potential victim. Finally, FORGET POLITE! Just hang up the phone!
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Catch Me If You Can Based on the autobiography of a brilliant young master of deception and the FBI agent hot on his trail. Frank W. Abagnale, Jr. passed himself off as a pilot, a lawyer, and a doctor all before his 21st birthday. 2002 |
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Swierczynski, Duane The Complete Idiot's Guide to Frauds, Scams, and Cons You're no idiot, but this publisher's series gives the plain facts in straightforward and simple language. Chapters focus on the most common cons, helpful hints for avoiding the latest scams, expert advice on recognizing traits that make you a “perfect mark,” examples of some of the most notorious swindlers, and where to go if you think you have been scammed. 2003 |
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Financial Fitness for Young Adults. Protecting Your Identity: Identity Theft Especially important for your teenagers. This program for young adults provides the necessary information to help protect againist identity theft which can end up in the wrong hands to create debt and personal pain. 2005 |
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Identity Theft: How to Protect Your Name, Your Credit, and Your Vital Information "Most people find out they are identity theft victims when they get a credit card bill that's not right or a notice from their bank saying an account is overdrawn. But some don't find out for years....until the financial impact is much worse." These authors offer tips and tools to reduce your risk of ID theft. Book jacket. 2004 |
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Hamadi, Rob. Identity Theft: What it is, How to Prevent it, and What to Do if it Happens to You Comprehensively detailing what identity theft is and how it is carried out, this practical guide examines identity theft as a sweeping international dilemma and threat. Exploring how easy it is to steal information by obtaining ATM pin numbers, searching through the trash, copying credit cards, and cracking online accounts, this book addresses the devastating financial, personal, and emotional effects that victims are sure to encounter. Book Jacket 2004 |
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Hitchcock, Jayne A. Net Crimes Misdemeanors: Outmaneuvering Web Spammers Stalkers and Con Artists Cybercrime expert provides easy-to-follow and effective methods for dealing with spam, scams, viruses, hack attacks, identity theft, and many other online dangers. J.A. Hitchcock is a leading victim's advocate who works with legislators and law enforcement to clamp down on cybercrime. Her reassuring book is loaded with tips, strategies, and techniques as well as pointers to the laws, organizations, and Web resources that can aid victims and help them fight back. Book jacket. 2006 |
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Massi, Robert People Get Screwed All the Time: Protecting Yourself from Scams, Fraud, Identity Theft, Fine Print and More Legal analyst Massi says that daily life and decisions are fraught with potential danger, and government mismanagement often has disastrous consequences for innocent, law-abiding citizens. Massi has heard countless stories of well-intentioned individuals getting caught up in damaging situations that they didn't see coming. He shares some of these stories and shows how to learn from them, to avoid falling for scams, getting entrenched in endless legal battles, and inadvertently ending up on the wrong side of the law. This guide covers the spheres of life that matter most: identity; love, family, and relationships; money, finances, and debt; your home; cars; work and business relationships; and final affairs.Book Summary. 2007 |
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Long, Duncan Protect Your Privacy: How to Protect Your Identity as Well as Your Financial, Personal, and Computer Records in an Age of Constant Surveillance The author claims that you and every other person living today are facing an "army" of snoops, dataminers, identity thieves and private investigators intent of collecting as much information about you as they can. This book covers information on how to protect many aspects of your personal life, including your home, phone, computer, money and credit, identity cards etc. 2007 |
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Welsh, Amanda The Identity Theft Protection Guide: Safeguard Your Family, Protect Your Privacy, Recover a Stolen Identity Safeguard your family with the first easy and practical guide to dealing with privacy issues and identity theft in the age of the World Wide Web. 2004 |
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The Online Identity Theft Prevention Kit: Stop Scammers, Hackers, and Identity Thieves from Ruining Your Life Startling statistics in this book about the millions of dollars lost to identity theft, the clever ways in which your identity is stolen, and many uses made of your personal information are enough to make you paranoid. You can, however, greatly reduce your chances of becoming a victim by practicing the 99 prevention tips for protection. Help and resources in the Appendixes. 2008 |
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Ledford, Jerri L. The Personal Cybersecurity Bible Cybersecurity is a critical issue for anyone who uses the Internet, and if you use it for financial transactions of any kind, you are at an increased risk. This comprehensive reference covers everything from cyberstalking, to major threats to your privacy and security, to the various technologies you can use to prevent cyberattacks. Book jacket 2006 |
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Stickley, Jim The Truth About Identity Theft Stickley is a security expert who has been hired by corporations, government agencies, and the banking industry to hack and attack to test their security concerns before real thieves find the flaws. He shares his experiences about what it's like to become a victim of identity theft and offers 46 best practices to protect yourself from it happening to you. Includes contacts and addresses for who to call if you are ever a victim of identity theft. 2009 |
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Cullen, Terri The Wall Street Journal Complete Identity Theft Guidebook: How to Protect Yourself from the Most Pervasive Crime in America What is identity theft and how could it happen to you? This book covers many aspects of the lastest brand of thieves and ways in they can steal your personal and private information. The author gives you advice for ways you can become more vigilant to best protect your identity and financial assets. 2007 |
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