The Truth About Avoiding Scams

Author : Steve Weisman
Publisher : FT Press
ISBN 13 : 0137001770
Total Pages : 223 pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Truth About Avoiding Scams written by Steve Weisman and published by FT Press. This book was released on 2008-01-18 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the eBook version of the printed book. If the print book includes a CD-ROM, this content is not included within the eBook version. Being aware of the criminals who are out to take your money is not enough. A scam by any other name is still a scam, and unfortunately, there are some scams that are perfectly legal that can cause you to lose money. Or perhaps they are imperfectly legal, but at this point in time, the law may not be on your side. A good example of a legal scam is what credit card companies can do legally in many instances. Read these essential truths to gain the knowledge that can protect your wallet.

Author : Steve Weisman
Publisher : Pearson Education
ISBN 13 : 0132658356
Total Pages : 19 pages
Book Rating : 4.55/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How to Avoid Being Scammed written by Steve Weisman and published by Pearson Education. This book was released on 2010-11-30 with total page 19 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Element is an excerpt from The Truth About Avoiding Scams (9780132333856) by Steve Weisman. Available in print and digital formats. Don’t be the easiest victim! Simple, practical ways to significantly reduce the chances that you’ll be scammed. There are things that you can do to lessen your chances of becoming a victim. Some are simple. Some require a little work. Many people are lazy and don’t want to take these steps. They’re the easiest victims. So, first, do you really want to receive those unsolicited offers of credit cards and insurance that provide opportunities for identity thieves....

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Download or read book How to Avoid Being Scammed written by and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : James Munton
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1442207310
Total Pages : 225 pages
Book Rating : 4.18/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Con written by James Munton and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2011-08-16 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Steering clear of cons requires a heightened awareness and healthy skepticism, along with an appreciation for just how widespread scams are. The Con: How Scams Work, Why You're Vulnerable, and How to Protect Yourself is an insightful, revealing look at scams, why they work, and how to avoid them. Through the use of personal narratives, the book teaches people to assess and reject advances, encounters, and approaches that do not meet sufficient standards of credibility.

Author : Ben Carlson
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119605164
Total Pages : 198 pages
Book Rating : 4.64/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Don't Fall For It written by Ben Carlson and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-01-02 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 : Steve Weisman
Publisher : Pearson Education
ISBN 13 : 0132658291
Total Pages : 17 pages
Book Rating : 4.94/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Truth About Computer Scams written by Steve Weisman and published by Pearson Education. This book was released on 2010-11-30 with total page 17 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Element is an excerpt from The Truth About Avoiding Scams (9780132333856) by Steve Weisman. Available in print and digital formats. What you must know about Internet scams: from phishing and Trojan horses to fake death threats! After installed on your computer, Trojan horses monitor all activity and transmit that information back to the scammer, who uses it to access your bank accounts, credit cards, brokerage accounts, or other online business. This information can even be used to establish credit in your name that the scammer will use without paying. To combat this threat...

Author : Steve Weisman
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780137001873
Total Pages : 38 pages
Book Rating : 4.78/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Truth About Avoiding Credit Scams: The Essential Truths in 20 Minutes written by Steve Weisman and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Steve Weisman
Publisher : Pearson Education
ISBN 13 : 013265833X
Total Pages : 18 pages
Book Rating : 4.31/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Truth About Employment Scams written by Steve Weisman and published by Pearson Education. This book was released on 2010-12-01 with total page 18 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Element is an excerpt from The Truth About Avoiding Scams (9780132333856) by Steve Weisman. Available in print and digital formats. Don’t let employment scammers and fake work-at-home schemes con you out of your hard-earned money! Like many cons, this one appeals to us on many levels. You get to work at home. The work is easy. Your time is your own. Best of all, you make lots of money. One of the most common types is a work-at-home scheme where you merely stuff envelopes. Just what are you stuffing into those envelopes? The truth is...

Author : Steve Weisman
Publisher : Pearson Education
ISBN 13 : 0132658267
Total Pages : 16 pages
Book Rating : 4.63/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Truth About Telephone Scams written by Steve Weisman and published by Pearson Education. This book was released on 2010-11-30 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Element is an excerpt from The Truth About Avoiding Scams (9780132333856) by Steve Weisman. Available in print and digital formats. How to recognize telephone scams, prevent them, and stop them if you’re already being victimized. Cramming is the term for unauthorized charges that appear on your telephone bill. These charges may be a one-time ripoff, or they may turn into a regular monthly dip into your wallet. Some key phrases to look for in your telephone bill to determine if you are being crammed are....

Author : Steve Weisman
Publisher : Pearson Education
ISBN 13 : 0132657902
Total Pages : 19 pages
Book Rating : 4.07/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Truth About Tax Scams written by Steve Weisman and published by Pearson Education. This book was released on 2010-11-30 with total page 19 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Element is an excerpt from The Truth About Avoiding Scams (9780132333856) by Steve Weisman. Available in print and digital formats. “Too good to be true” income tax scams that can lead you to disaster--and sometimes even to prison! Unfortunately, the almost universal desire to avoid paying income taxes can be exploited by con men. There also are some people who believe that the federal income tax itself is a scam. This belief is also used by con artists. Even our fear of the IRS and our desire to follow their rules can be used against us....