Fraud: Don't Be A Victim

The 2020 Edition of the book will examine the six most common venues for fraud. Where you are most likely to find frauds today. We will examine frauds in detail with regard to these venues; credit cards, debit cards, telephones, email, the Internet and public areas. How technology exacerbates an already bad situation. What you should be on the lookout for. What to do to minimize any effect the fraud will have on you. Fraud: Don't Be A Victim and its companion book Fraud Awareness are about a 21st century crime, personal fraud, that will affect every one of us. It is becoming so prevalent in our society that no one is immune to it. It is no longer a question of if you will be a victim of one of these crimes but when you will be a victim. What will you do when it happens? The defining number for personal fraud is 37.5%. Police forces around the globe recognize this number as the percentage of people who when defrauded once will be defrauded again. In North America people who are defrauded once will on average be defrauded another three times. Being able to identify a fraud and understanding how frauds work is the best way to educate yourself. Learning what actions you need to take before this happens will minimize your exposure and mitigate your pain. Finally the book will provide a comprehensive list of what to do and who to contact when you become a victim.

About the Author :
M. J. Veaudry holds a Bachelor Degree in Computer Science and a Masters Degree in Business Administration. He has held a number of senior management positions in the computer industry and was a partner with one of the world's largest professional services firms. As a management consultant, he has worked in the USA, Canada, Europe and Asia. As a gaming aficionado, he has had a long-time interest in playing and betting strategies as they relate to Las Vegas table games and slot machines. He has written Mike's Guide to Better Slot Play and Casino Games Demystified. Mike has been visiting Las Vegas since 1984 and he has been a property owner here since 1994. Over the past thirty years has has entertained family and friends in Las Vegas. As a result, he has developed a long list of things to do and see to keep people entertained and having fun. In Las Vegas Travel Tips he has compiled the best of things to do and see in Las Vegas when you are not in the casino. Mike and his wife have travelled extensively and they love to cruise. His passion for cruising has led him to write, Ocean Cruise Travel Tips. The book covers selecting a destination, choosing the right cruise line for you based on price/performance, brand, passenger demographics and loyalty programs. The book is full of personal experiences and loaded with tips to get the most out of your next cruise. As an executive in the computer industry, Mike developed a keen interest in the prevention of computer fraud. This has led to a lifelong interest in understanding how frauds are perpetrated with particular focus on personal fraud. He offers community programs on Fraud Awareness and Fraud Prevention. In his book, Fraud, Don't Be A Victim he takes a look at fraud in six common venues. In each case, typical frauds are described and practical ways to protect yourself are discussed. He is a fitness nut who travels extensively, but freely admits that Las Vegas is his favorite city in the world, the place he loves to return to.