I Was Scammed Books

“I Was Scammed: Don't Be Scammed by Identity Fraud” features the different methods that scammers use to steal one's personal identity, followed by ways to avoid such scams. After a brief introduction to how the scam investigation began after a scam targeting book authors in “The Big Con”, the book discusses personality identity fraud, which is the root of so many scams. The book describes the growing identity theft problem, the many data breaches that have occurred, the ways scammers use your personal information, how to protect your identity from theft, and how to repair the damage after a scam. Besides describing the scams, the book provides tips on how to avoid becoming a victim, and what to do if you are.

“I Was Scammed: Don't Be Scammed by Home Sale and Rental Scams” features an overview of different types of scams, followed by a brief introduction to how the scam investigation began after a scam targeting book authors in “The Big Con”, the book discusses the different types of real estate frauds, including rental scams, moving scams, home improvement and repair scams, and real estate investment scams. Besides describing the scams, the book provides tips on how to avoid becoming a victim, and what to do if you are.

“I Was Scammed: Don't Be Scammed by Merchant and Customer Scams” begins with a brief introduction to how the scam investigation began after a scam targeting book authors in “The Big Con”. Then the book focuses on the different ways that merchants defraud customers or customers take advantage of customers. Some of the scams featured include chargeback scams, fraudulent damage and nonreceipt claims, online fraud, hidden fee scams, counterfeit product sales, and more. Besides describing the scams, the book provides tips on how to avoid becoming a victim, and what to do if you are.

“I Was Scammed” features an overview of different types of scams, focusing on digital and internet scams. After an introduction to how the scam investigation began after experiencing a scam targeting book authors in “The Big Con”, the book discusses personality identity fraud, which is the root of so many scams. The book describes the growing identity theft problem, the many data breaches that have occurred, the ways scammers use your personal information, how to protect your identity from theft, and how to repair the damage after a scam. Then, the book describes these major types of scams: Merchant and customer scams Real estate frauds, including rental scams, moving scams, home improvement and repair scams, and real estate investment scams Email, phone, and social media scams Gift card scams Couponing scams Phony contest and prize scams Podcast participation scams Conference participation scams Publishing and marketing services scams The book review scam Besides describing the scams, the book provides tips on how to avoid becoming a victim, and what to do if you are.

“I Was Scammed: Don't Be Scammed by the Latest Scams” begins with a brief introduction to how the scam investigation began after a scam targeting the book authors of “The Big Con”. Then the book focuses on some of the latest scams, including gift card, couponing, and phone contest scams. Other scams featured are podcast, conference participation, book review, publishing, and marketing service scams. Besides describing the scams, the book provides tips on how to avoid becoming a victim, and what to do if you are one.