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Scam Me If You Can

Simple Strategies to Outsmart Today's Rip-off Artists

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Are you at risk of being scammed? Former con artist and bestselling author of Catch Me If You Can Frank Abagnale shows you how to stop scammers in their tracks.
Maybe you're wondering how to make the scam phone calls stop. Perhaps someone has stolen your credit card number. Or you've been a victim of identity theft. Even if you haven't yet been the target of a crime, con artists are always out there, waiting for the right moment to steal your information, your money, and your life.
As one of the world's most respected authorities on the subjects of fraud, forgery, and cyber security, Frank Abagnale knows how scammers work. In Scam Me If You Can, he reveals the latest tricks that today's scammers, hackers, and con artists use to steal your money and personal information—often online and over the phone. Using plain language and vivid examples, Abagnale reveals hundreds of tips, including:
  • The best way to protect your phone from being hacked
  • The only time you should ever use a debit card
  • The one type of photo you should never post on social media
  • The only conditions under which you should use WiFi networks at the airport
  • The safest way to use an ATM

  • With his simple but counterintuitive rules, Abagnale also makes use of his insider intel to paint a picture of cybercrimes that haven't become widespread yet.
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      • AudioFile Magazine
        Narrator Jason Culp's relaxed pacing and flinty tone are perfect for this advice from the 70-something security expert and former con man who inspired the movie CATCH ME IF YOU CAN. Culp's mature articulation and confidence sound supportive, even nurturing, as he unfolds the author's stories, information, and specific suggestions. Abagnale is well versed in the many electronic ways our personal data and money can be stolen, and his prevention strategies are comprehensive. But he makes the useful point that most breaches of our security happen the old-fashioned way: We stop thinking independently because a skillful con man knows how to gain our trust and create enthusiasm for his pitch. Whether it's telephone cons, physical home security, careless spending, or media exposure, this is the bible on how to prevent a variety of losses. T.W. © AudioFile 2019, Portland, Maine

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