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.
General
| Imprint: |
Iuniverse, Inc.
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Release date: |
April 2009 |
| First published: |
April 2009 |
| Authors: |
Detective K. A. Farner
|
| Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 14mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Hardcover - Sewn / Cloth over boards / With dust jacket
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| Pages: |
172 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-4401-3952-9 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
True stories >
Crime
Promotions
|
| LSN: |
1-4401-3952-0 |
| Barcode: |
9781440139529 |
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