Avoiding scams made simple - 9-teilige buchserie (5 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Smart people get scammed too.Scammers do not succeed simply because their victims are careless or uninformed. Many scams are carefully designed to exploit normal human reactions-fear, urgency, trust, excitement, embarrassment, curiosity, and the desire to recover a loss.How Scammers Manipulate Smart People explains the psychological tactics criminals use to influence people into giving up their money, information, time, and trust. From manufactured urgency and fake authority to social proof, personalization, isolation, sunk costs, and small commitments, this book shows how seemingly reasonable decisions can gradually turn into expensive mistakes.Inside, you will learn how to: - Recognize the psychological tactics behind modern scams- Understand why intelligent and successful people can still be manipulated- Identify when urgency is being used to prevent careful thinking- Recognize fake authority, social proof, and personalized information- Spot attempts to isolate you from people who could help- Understand how small requests can lead to much larger losses- Break the sunk cost cycle before you lose even more- Respond effectively after realizing you have been manipulated- Use verification and second opinions to protect yourselfYou do not have to become an expert in every type of scam. You need to understand how scammers think, how they manipulate decisions, and how to take back control when something does not feel right.The smartest response to a suspicious situation is often simple: stop, slow down, and investigate.Avoiding Scams Made Simple Series.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Your home is one of your biggest investments. Don't let the wrong contractor turn it into a financial nightmare.Avoiding Contractor and Home Improvement Scams gives you the practical knowledge you need to recognize warning signs before you hand over your money or give someone control of your home.Inside, you'll learn how to: - Recognize common contractor and home improvement scams- Verify contractors, licenses, businesses, and references- Understand estimates, contracts, deposits, and change orders- Spot suspiciously low bids and pressure tactics- Protect yourself from storm and emergency repair scams- Understand why permits and inspections matter- Identify fake online contractor advertising and reviews- Recognize problems involving subcontractors and unfinished work- Know what to do when a contractor stops communicating- Protect yourself when a contractor has already scammed you- Avoid recovery scams that target previous victims- Know when the safest decision is simply to walk awayDrawing on practical experience with the building, permitting, inspection, and enforcement side of the industry, this book looks at contractor scams from a perspective homeowners rarely get to see-the problems that surface after the contract is signed and the work goes wrong.You don't need to become a contractor or building-code expert to protect yourself. You need to know what questions to ask, what information to verify, what warning signs to recognize, and when to slow down.Before you hire someone to work on your home, learn how to protect your home, your money, and yourself.Avoiding Scams Made Simple Series.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - AI can make a scam look real. Learn how to spot it before it costs you.Artificial intelligence is changing the way scammers operate. Fake voices can sound like family members. AI-generated photographs can create people who never existed. Deepfake videos can make public figures appear to say things they never said. Fraudulent investment opportunities can use sophisticated dashboards, fake experts, and convincing success stories to make victims believe they are making money.AI Scams and Deepfakes explains these threats in plain, practical language so everyday readers can recognize the warning signs before taking action.Inside, you will learn how to: - Recognize AI-generated voices, images, videos, and messages- Identify fake investment and cryptocurrency opportunities- Spot AI-powered phishing and customer-service scams- Protect yourself from fake online profiles and romance scams- Recognize fraudulent technology and remote-support schemes- Verify information before trusting it- Know what to do when a scam has already occurred- Protect your accounts, money, identity, and personal information- Avoid recovery scams that target previous victims- Build everyday habits that make you harder to deceiveThe goal is not to become an expert in artificial intelligence. The goal is to understand how scammers are using it and learn what you can do when something looks, sounds, or feels real but may not be.When technology can create convincing lies, verification becomes your strongest defense.Avoiding Scams Made Simple Series.…

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - DON'T PAY FOR WORK YOU DON'T NEED.Home Repair Scams and How to Avoid Them gives homeowners a practical guide to recognizing the warning signs that can turn an ordinary repair into an expensive mistake. From inflated prices and confusing technical language to unnecessary repairs, bait-and-switch estimates, unauthorized substitutions, and the familiar claim that an upgrade is 'better,' this book explains the tactics homeowners should watch for.Inside, you'll learn how to: - Recognize common home repair scams and deceptive practices- Identify inflated or suspicious repair costs- Question repairs that cannot be independently verified- Understand what contractors mean when they use complicated technical language- Protect yourself from unauthorized substitutions and unwanted upgrades- Compare estimates, contracts, and change orders- Document your home and repair work before problems arise- Know when a second opinion may be necessary- Respond when you suspect a contractor is taking advantage of you- Build a long-term defense against unnecessary home repairsYou don't need to become a contractor to protect your home. You need to know what questions to ask, what information to verify, and when to slow down before signing or paying.Your home is too valuable to leave important repair decisions to guesswork.Avoiding Scams Made Simple Series.…