Download or read book Introduction to Internet Scams and Fraud Credit Card Theft Work At Home Scams and Lottery Scams written by Dueep J. Singh and published by Mendon Cottage Books. This book was released on 2015-01-11 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduction to Internet Scams and Fraud - Credit Card Theft, Work-At-Home Scams and Lottery Scams Table of Contents Introduction to Internet Scams and Fraud Getting to Know More about Internet Scams/Identity Theft/Credit Card Theft and Internet Frauds Difference between Internet scams And Internet Fraud Tips and Techniques to Recognize Frauds and Scams Rule number one – giving personal information out Rule number two – identification documents How does Internet fraud work? Lottery Scams Victim of Lottery Fraud? Giving Money Away Free Scam Protecting yourself from Internet fraud Part 2 Credit card thefts/work-at-home scams/banks and scammers Work from Home Frauds – Facebook Fortune Country Oriented Work-At-Home Scams How to Recognize a Work-At-Home Scam Anti Internet Fraud agencies Social media advertising – YouTube etc. Promoting Scams Work-at-home programs Tips for Working at Home Jobs How to Trap Internet tricksters Through Social Media? How Do Banks Encourage Frauds? How Can a Bank Help in Catching a Scammer? Banking Laissez-faire attitudes Strict Ways of Tackling Credit Card Frauds Banking Secrets Unfolded Bank Update Frauds Conclusion Author Bio Publisher Introduction to Internet Scams and Frauds With the Internet becoming such an integral part of all our lives, is it a surprise that we are more vulnerable to Internet scams and Internet fraud. So for all those people who want to know about the different ways in which a person can get scammed through Internet scams and Internet fraud, here is a complete information dossier telling you all about identity thefts, credit card thefts, Internet fraud and Internet scams. Along with this, you are going to know more about how fraudsters can gain access to your bank account, thanks to emails which you demand information from you under the garb of updating your banking details and information. Ignorance is not bliss. In such cases you have to be one step ahead of all the scamsters who benefit from a credulous public who believe that if banking and financial company officials have written to you about a serious matter, it is serious. They thrive on such threatening and scare tactics, telling you that your account is going to be limited within three days or some such ultimatum. Remember that no bank or any other institution which has anything to do with money is going to ask you for your details, by asking you to update them online. Anybody with a little bit of common sense knows that any information which is sent online either through mail or through tapping on supposedly secure websites can be easily accessed by any hacker with a little bit of experience and computer know how. So apart from showing you ways and means with which you can check these Internet scamsters and credit card identity thieves, this book is going to give you information on how you can protect yourself from future financial losses.

Download or read book Cybersecurity Law and Economics written by Gagandeep Kaur and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2024-09-16 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines the intersection between cybersecurity and the law and economy of India and offers a course of action in designing efficacious policies against emerging cybercrimes in the country. It reviews the boom in infrastructure growth in India and the security challenges this presents to the domestic economy and legal system. The contributors conducted a risk assessment of the potential economic impacts and security vulnerabilities, as well as identified the current regulatory and legal gaps regarding cryptocurrency, ecommerce, and digital banking. The book also considers the subject of data localization and sovereignty, and the challenges of establishing an indigenous data architecture. By discussing the economic impact of cybersecurity and incorporating recommendations from scholars, activists, academics, young legal intellectuals, and professionals in the field, the chapters propose new measures and protections for lawmakers and policymakers to adopt. This book will interest researchers and students of cybersecurity, law and economics, international relations, and Indian policymakers.

Download or read book The Con written by James Munton and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2023-06-14 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “[A] fascinating, informative, and highly entertaining primer on the various ways the uninitiated may find themselves ripped off by a con artist.” —Publishers Weekly No one thinks it can happen to them, but Americans are forty times more likely to be defrauded than to have their cars stolen or their homes burgled. Con artists ruin people financially and emotionally, leaving in their wake a trail of destruction, broken hearts, and deflated dreams. The first step to combating fraud is to understand it. What do scams look like? Why are they effective? The next step is to take action. How can we protect ourselves and our families? The Con: How Scams Work, Why You’re Vulnerable, and How to Protect Yourself informs and engages with accessible stories of ordinary people from all walks of life thrown into unexpected and disorienting circumstances. The book goes behind the scenes of real-world cons to examine the logistics and psychology that enable scams to succeed. The goal is to help people understand and recognize deception, and in the same way that they avoid other potentially dangerous situations, take a detour. Once readers have gained a clear idea of what scams look and sound like and learned simple strategies to reduce personal risk, protecting themselves will be just as instinctive as putting on a seat belt. “This compelling work goes a long way toward putting distance between scammers and their prey.” —Foreword Reviews “Completely fascinating and insightful.” —Booklist

Download or read book Stealing You Blind written by K. A. Farner and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2009 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Federal Trade Commission's yearly report for 2007 stated that over 30 million people in the United States were victimized by some type of fraudulent crime. Over 9 million people saw their personal identities stolen and used by a fraud perpetrator. Millions of others---including businesses---saw their financial accounts compromised by a fraud perpetrator. Strictly speaking, fraud is big business. Are you one of its customers? Everyone is vulnerable to some type of fraudulent crime, but you can take the steps necessary to avoid becoming a victim. Based on actual events, cases, and investigations, Stealing You Blind, describes numerous fraudulent criminal activities taking place today in the United States and throughout the rest of the world, and offers you important tips and advice on how to reduce your susceptibility to such crimes. Drawing upon years of experience as a fraud detective, K.A. Farner reveals some key components of many fraud schemes. The crimes discussed include: Identity theft Internet loan scams Credit card theft Internet auction scams Check fraud And much more Remember: knowledge is power! Arm yourself with the facts and minimize your chances of falling for one of these crimes with Stealing You Blind. AUTHOR BIO Detective K.A. Farner is a retired Atlanta Police Department fraud detective and a former member of the United States Secret Service Organized Fraud Task Force. He has participated in joint investigations with the Governor's Office of Consumer Affairs, Federal Bureau of Investigations, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, United States Postal Inspections, and the United States Secret Service.

Download or read book Scammer s Secrets Revealed written by Olusola Babatunde Coker and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-05-18 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is scam? A fraudulent scheme performed by a dishonest individual, group, or company in an attempt obtain money or something else of value. Scams traditionally resided in confidence tricks, where an individual would misrepresent themselves as someone with skill or authority, i.e. a doctor, lawyer, investor. After the internet became widely used, new forms of scams emerged such as lottery scams, scam baiting, email spoofing, phishing, or request for helps. These are considered to be email fraud. It can also mean Internet Fraud. A lot of people have been scammed all over the world and it is a major source of concern. Yet as at time of the writing of this book many scam cases have been reported. This book addresses the issue of scams and finding lasting solutions to prevent them all over the world. This book will reveal a lot of tricks behind scamming. You will discover valuable information about scams and their operations. Thanks to the ever-growing reliance on computers and the Internet, Internet fraud has been an increasing concern for civilians and law-enforcement agencies. Because tracking hackers is difficult and catching Internet frauds is even more challenging, the best protection is to avoid fraud attempts. The first part of sidestepping identity theft, viruses and other intrusions is being able to identify fraud when you see it. You will have access to full information of various scams such as Internet Auction Fraud and Non-Delivery of Merchandise, Spam and Identity Theft, Credit Card Fraud, Forms of Investment Fraud, Account take over, Bank account fraud, Phishing, Malware, Advance fee fraud, Career opportunity scams and so on. You will also know how to Prevent Credit Card Fraud?. You will also know techniques on how to detect internet scams so that you don't fall a victim. Various real lives true stories of internet scam victims to learn from is included in the book. It is very painful that your hard earn money is taken over by unscrupulous people just like that. This book is a must buy for those who does not want to be defrauded. With a copy of this book you will receive support from me. We will continue to advice on any deal so that you don't fall a victim. Just let us know details of the transactions, we are here to help. Send details to [email protected] we will reply immediately.

Download or read book Cyberscams written by James Elliott and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2007 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When you walk out onto the street you don't expect to be hit by a bus - but you know it could happen. It's a different story when you're on the Internet though, you should expect scam emails. In order for you to defend your self you need to know the who, what, where, how and why about Internet scams. Learn - WHO . is running these scams? WHAT . are they doing and how do they do it? WHERE . are these people located? HOW . do they get your personal details and what they do with this information? WHY . do they do it? BUT most importantly this book will show you what scams look like so you can spot scams yourself. This book will teach you all the above and two other pieces of key information - how to avoid being scammed and what to do if you are a victim. After everything is said and done there is only one guaranteed method of stopping these scams, and that is KNOWLEDGE - this book will give you just that.

Download or read book Internet Fraud An Overview written by Caroline Mutuku and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2018-06-18 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seminar paper from the year 2018 in the subject Business economics - Law, grade: 1, , language: English, abstract: Internet fraud assumes different forms. Therefore, this term paper will give a comprehensive overview of internet fraud. It appears that advances in the computer technology have led to the emergence of new crime activities. However, current wave of economic globalization requires extensive application of ICT in business transactions. As a result, e-commerce is seemingly assuming the center stage in the world of business. It has imparted sophistication in the way the global community carries out business transactions. Today, people do not need to have liquid cash in the pocket for business transactions as it used to be the case before the inception of e-commerce, in 1990’s. Moreover, electronic money transfers have offered people with a reliable alternative of buying and selling items through electronic means. Purchase and selling of goods and services are currently being conducted at the comfort of one’s sofa set in the house or on the office chair. This has been enhanced by the invention of e-payment services, in which buyers can purchase commodities via online connection, the so-called online shopping and send the payments to the seller through electronic money transfer means. However, e-commerce appear to be accompanied by enormous financial risks, especially with regard to internet fraud through which users of online money transfers are losing colossal sums of money to cyber criminals. It is believed that millions of people among the global population fall victims of internet fraud every year and, the vice has been assuming upward trends year-by-year. From an accounting perspective, Internet fraud is a cyber crime in which cyber criminal develop an internet scheme to deprive a person of financial resources, especially by the creating dishonest misrepresentation of fact. Australian Federal Police (2012) defines internet fraud as, “any type of fraud scheme that uses email, web sites (and) chat rooms or message boards to present fraudulent solicitations to prospective victims” (par. 1). Internet fraud assumes different forms. Therefore, this term paper will give a comprehensive overview of internet fraud.

Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Frauds Scams and Cons written by Duane Swierczynski and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2002-12-03 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: -- 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.

Download or read book Scammed written by Gini Graham Scott and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2016-10-11 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawn from the personal experience of dozens of victims, including the author's own encounters, Scammed exposes the most prevalent consumer and money scams lurking in modern society. With so many people falling prey to a wide variety of frauds due to increasing vulnerability on the anonymous Internet, an exposé has never been timelier. This recounts the stories of victims of over two dozen different types of scams, and what they did to recover. These scams include: Auto repair industry scams Insurance industry scams Housing industry scams and real estate house flip scams Home repair scams Counterfeit products Phony job offers Phony publishing and film producing offers Phony investments Phony money scams from scamsters asking for help And many others The chilling tales and details of these scams are interspersed with the wisdom of how each one can be dealt with and avoided. Readers will take away from the shocking stories confidence that they have gained the knowledge and preparedness to avoid being Scammed. Allworth Press, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing, publishes a broad range of books on the visual and performing arts, with emphasis on the business of art. Our titles cover subjects such as graphic design, theater, branding, fine art, photography, interior design, writing, acting, film, how to start careers, business and legal forms, business practices, and more. While we don't aspire to publish a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are deeply committed to quality books that help creative professionals succeed and thrive. We often publish in areas overlooked by other publishers and welcome the author whose expertise can help our audience of readers.

Download or read book The Little Black Book of Scams written by Industry Canada and published by Competition Bureau Canada. This book was released on 2014-03-10 with total page 45 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book Dotcons written by James T. Thomes and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2000-10-18 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A complete guide to protect yourself and your business from current and future fraud on the Internet including: Advance Fee Scams Advertising Frauds Asset Tracers Avoiding Litigation Business Security Business Venture Scams Buying Illegal Items Cookies Counterfeit Items Credit Frauds Denial of Service Disgruntled Employees Electronic cash Fake Web-sites Fake University Degrees False Promotions Fenced Goods Foreign Lotteries Gambling Identity Theft Immigration Documents Invasion of Privacy Investment Newsletters Loan Brokers Money Laundering Multiple Identities Multi-Level Marketing Off-Shore Frauds Online Investment Swindles Online Auction Frauds Phone Charges Ponzi Schemes Pyramid Schemes Prescription Drugs Pirated Software Quickie Divorces Risky Rebates Shipping and Handling Fees Spam Sweepstakes and Prizes Skill Contests Travel Fraud Viruses

Download or read book A Comprehensive Look at Fraud Identification and Prevention written by James R. Youngblood and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2015-04-28 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed to educate individuals, loss prevention associates, businesses, and consultants on the many faces of fraud in today's technologically advanced society, this book presents tips, advice, and recommendations for fraud awareness, protection, and prevention. It covers employee theft, organizational fraud, consumer fraud, identity theft, Ponzi and Pyramid schemes, and cyber crime/ fraud. It also examines how some fraud typologies can overlap and co-mingle and the best ways to make an organization's or individual's financial assets a harder target for fraud and victimization.

Download or read book Cyber Frauds Scams and their Victims written by Mark Button and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2017-07-14 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Crime is undergoing a metamorphosis. The online technological revolution has created new opportunities for a wide variety of crimes which can be perpetrated on an industrial scale, and crimes traditionally committed in an offline environment are increasingly being transitioned to an online environment. This book takes a case study-based approach to exploring the types, perpetrators and victims of cyber frauds. Topics covered include: An in-depth breakdown of the most common types of cyber fraud and scams. The victim selection techniques and perpetration strategies of fraudsters. An exploration of the impact of fraud upon victims and best practice examples of support systems for victims. Current approaches for policing, punishing and preventing cyber frauds and scams. This book argues for a greater need to understand and respond to cyber fraud and scams in a more effective and victim-centred manner. It explores the victim-blaming discourse, before moving on to examine the structures of support in place to assist victims, noting some of the interesting initiatives from around the world and the emerging strategies to counter this problem. This book is essential reading for students and researchers engaged in cyber crime, victimology and international fraud.

Download or read book Scams and Swindles written by Silver Lake Editors and published by Silver Lake Publishing. This book was released on 2006 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to recognize and avoid Internet Age Rip - Offs.

Download or read book Scamming the Scammers written by Don Mullan and published by Legend Press. This book was released on 2013-03-01 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How many emails have you deleted recently offering you inherited millions from a mystery relative, or the uncollected winnings from an unheard of lottery? Rather than press delete, Don Mullan decided to take the Scammers on at their own game...As a result, welcome to the fantasy world of the saintly Nod and Catherine Nallum and their associates, Bart Ahern, Biggles and Fr Jonathan Ross; of Pastor Patricio, Supreme Head of the Church of Serendipity and his Parisian friends, and of the 3rd Marquess of Miserly-Scholes of Stoke-on-Trent and his PA/lover, Lady Sarah Macbeth...As well as highlighting a very serious issue a recent study showed one million residents in the UK have been defrauded by internet scams Don Mullan begins his quest to scam the scammers, with very memorable results.

Download or read book Scam written by Frank Byers and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-12-19 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If It Sounds Too Good To Be True... Have You Ever Been Scammed? Are You Afraid of Having Your Identity Stolen? Do You Know What Phishing is All About? Find Out All About Popular Online and Offline Scams and How to Avoid Them! Who hasn't worried about the wrong people getting hold of their personal information? We have all probably had some concern about it at one time or another. But, it doesn't really hit home until it happens to YOU All you need to do is turn on your television set or pick up a magazine to find out about another person losing their life savings to some unscrupulous dealing. The problem with detection is that what do you need to protect yourself from? There are so many areas of our lives to think about that you are sure to overlook one or two important holes that need to be plugged. The Truth The truth is that the first step in protecting yourself against scams is identifying what they are. Only then can you look for the ways and means of locking them out of YOUR life. One of the downsides of the Internet is that it has become just another bastion for fraud. Not only do we have to be aware of scams that pervade our lives offline, but now the problem is exacerbated by our growing addition to the Internet. The reality is that an online surfer exposes his or her information far more readily than before computer came on the scene! Sadly, we are now facing the consequences of this wonderful medium. Knowing what the scams are and how they expose us personally can be difficult. Where to Get the Answers The good news is that there is a solution. That's where we come in. "If It Sounds Too Good To Be True..." is your source for questions and answers about how to identify and protect yourself against scams both online and offline. You will learn about all kinds of scams. Scams like these: Time share scams Find out about how your time share can go from a dream come true to a nightmare practically overnight Identity theft This is terrible. Find out all the steps to take to avoid it Adoption scams This has to be one of the most heartbreaking scams of all. Learn how the scammers take advantage of parents to be and take steps to avoid it if you are a potential parent. Find out even more You can also learn about "Work at Home" scams. Discover how the old mail order envelope stuffing has come of age in the new cyber world. With the economy in the dire straits it is, home equity scams are more prevalent than ever. Whatever you do, don't fall victim. Another twist to work at home is government grants. Yes, there are grants out there to help people. But, don't be fooled by the scammer. Find out what you need to look for to stay safe. Another one that runs rampant when the economy is tanking is Forex scams. These are really insidious because they lead the victim to believe they can make their money back practically overnight if they invest! Sure they do. The list goes on. From debt relief to water detox the list is endless. But, we do cover 15 of the most prevalent and potentially damaging of them in "If It Sounds Too Good To Be True..." Order your copy of "If It Sounds Too Good To Be True..." right now and get the answers to all of your questions today! You'll be glad you did. Remember, we guarantee it! Tag: fraud alert, fraud books, fraud fighter book, fraud in books, fraud prevention, fraud prevention and detection, report scam, scam alert, scam book, scam guard

Download or read book Fraudulent Business written by Gbless Amadi and published by BookRix. This book was released on 2023-06-28 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The consequences of engaging in fraudulent business practices can be severe, including financial penalties, legal sanctions, loss of reputation, and even bankruptcy. Moreover, the victims of these fraudulent practices can suffer significant financial losses, emotional distress, and other damages. This book aims to provide readers with an overview of the concept of fraudulent business and highlight the importance of identifying and addressing these issues in the business world. By sharing examples of fraudulent practices and their impact on consumers and society, this book aims to raise awareness of the risks associated with doing business with fraudulent companies and encourage greater transparency and accountability in the business community. Scams have been around for centuries, but with the rise of technology and the internet, scammers have become more sophisticated and prevalent. Scammers use various tactics to deceive people into giving them money or personal information, such as posing as a legitimate business or government agency, creating fake websites or emails, and using emotional manipulation.