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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. "You should read this book and take Steve Weisman's advice. And from the money and assets he helps you protect, take a few dollars and buy a copy for a good friend." --Alan Colmes, Syndicated radio talk show host and co-host of Hannity and Colmes on Fox News Channel    Scams are everywhere...now discover exactly how to protect yourself!   ·        The truth about recognizing today’s newest scams--online and off ·        The truth about safeguarding your money, health, and reputation ·        The truth about phishing, vishing, pharming, slamming, and more   Scams have always been with us, and they always will be - except now, technology makes scammers' jobs even easier, enabling them to reach out from anywhere around the world, and take advantage of more people than ever before. No matter how smart you think you are, you can easily become a victim: in fact, scammers have discovered that educated, sophisticated individuals are among their best targets. The Truth About Avoiding Scams arms you with everything you need to protect yourself: real, up-to-the-minute knowledge, and the "internal sensors" you need to sniff out even the subtlest, most well-crafted scams. Consumer finance expert and nationally syndicated radio host Steve Weisman offers quick, bite-size, just-the-facts information about every type of fraud, from identity scams to computer-based fraud, travel and health scams to phony educational loans and scholarships. Weisman exposes the new epidemic of "affinity fraud," where "people just like you" target you based on your ethnicity, racial group, church, club, or fraternal organization. You'll find up-to-the-minute guidance on avoiding illegitimate online dating services; "cramming" and other phone frauds; tax and Social Security scams; employment, home repair, and investment scams; and a whole lot more.   Unlike some books on scams, this one's simple to read, simple to use, up to date, and complete: the only guide you need to keep yourself safe!

Table of Contents:
Introduction  ix Part I               The Truth About Identity Theft  1   Truth 1             Identity theft  1 Truth 2             Go phish  5 Truth 3             Vishing down on the pharm  9 Truth 4             Do Not Call Registry, Patriot Act scams  13 Truth 5             Protect yourself from identity theft  15   Part II              The Truth About Computer Scams  19 Truth 6             Trojan horse  19 Truth 7             PayPal, eBay  21 Truth 8             Second chances–eBay  23 Truth 9             Free adult entertainment  25 Truth 10           Two more for the road  27   Part III             The Truth About Classic Scams  29 Truth 11           Ponzi scheme  29 Truth 12           Chain letters  33 Truth 13           A couple of the basics  37 Truth 14           Nigerian scam  41 Truth 15           Who knew? A flurry of old champs  45 Truth 16           More reasons to be wary  49 Truth 17           And you thought you’d heard it all  53 Truth 18           Money lost, borrowed, or gambled  57 Truth 19           Lottery and contest scams  61   Part IV             The Truth About Getting Personal  65 Truth 20           Exercise scams  65 Truth 21           Weight loss scams  67 Truth 22           The CIA medical scam  71 Truth 23           Education scams  73 Truth 24           Romance scams  77 Truth 25           Rental care insurance  81 Truth 26           Personal information privacy  83   Part V              The Truth About Telephone Scams  87 Truth 27           Cramming  87 Truth 28           900 numbers  89 Truth 29           Phony caller ID  93 Truth 30           Area code 809  95   Part VI             The Truth About Tax Scams  97 Truth 31           Fear and loathing of the IRS  97 Truth 32           More tax scams  101 Truth 33           It just doesn’t stop  105   Part VII            The Truth About Government Assistance  109 Truth 34           Social Security   109 Truth 35           Medicare  113 Truth 36           Veteran scams  115   Part VIII           The Truth About Credit Card Scams  119 Truth 37           Credit cards  119 Truth 38           More credit card offers  123 Truth 39           Skimmers and ATM scams  127 Truth 40           Free credit report  133 Truth 41           Credit repair services  139 Truth 42           Credit counseling agencies  143 Truth 43           Credit card rate reduction scam  147 Truth 44           Advance fee credit cards  149 Truth 45           Credit card alarms in the night  153   Part IX            The Truth About Employment Scams  155 Truth 46           Work-at-home schemes  155 Truth 47           Easy money  159 Truth 48           More wrong turns  161 Truth 49           Cruise ship employment scam  165 Truth 50           Get a job online scams  167   Part X             The Truth About Home Scams  169 Truth 51           Home sweet scam  169 Truth 52           Variations on a theme  173   Part XI            The Truth About Investment Scams  177 Truth 53           Stock scams  177 Truth 54           More investment scams  181 Truth 55           Unusual investment opportunities  185 Truth 56           Fees in legitimate investments  189 Truth 57           Free financial seminars  195   Part XII           The Truth About Solutions  197 Truth 58           Some solutions  197 Truth 59           Keeping your computer secure  199 Truth 60           Wi-Fi  205 Truth 61           Due diligence  207   About the Author  210  

About the Author :
Steve Weisman hosts the nationally syndicated radio show “A Touch of Grey,” heard on more than 50 stations, including WABC in New York City and KRLA in Los Angeles. He is a practicing lawyer and is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court. He is a sought-after public speaker and commentator and has appeared on many radio and television shows throughout the country. He is the Legal Editor of Talkers Magazine, the preeminent trade publication of talk radio. Along with being a practicing attorney, Steve is a Senior Lecturer at Bentley College in Waltham, Massachusetts. His books include A Guide to Elder Planning, 50 Ways to Protect Your Identity and Your Credit, and Boomer or Bust, all published by Pearson.


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  • ISBN-13: 9780137135486
  • Publisher: Pearson Education (US)
  • Publisher Imprint: Addison Wesley
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0137135483
  • Publisher Date: 18 Jan 2008
  • Binding: Digital download
  • No of Pages: 222


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