Scam Me If You Can: Simple Strategies to Outsmart Today's Rip-off Artists

Scam Me If You Can: Simple Strategies to Outsmart Today's Rip-off Artists

<b>Are you at risk of being scammed? Former con artist and bestselling author of <i>Catch Me If You Can</i> Frank Abagnale shows you how to stop scammers in their tracks.</b><br /><br />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.<br /><br />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 <i>Scam Me If You Can</i>, 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:<br /><br />  •  The best way to protect your phone from being hacked<br />  •  The only time you should ever use a debit card<br />  •  The one type of photo you should never post on social media<br />  •  The only conditions under which you should use WiFi networks at the airport<br />  •  The safest way to use an ATM<br /> <br />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.