How to Beat Scammers
The Complete Guide to Keeping Yourself Safe from Fraud
by Nick Stapleton
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Pub Date 13 Feb 2025 | Archive Date 4 Mar 2025
Michael O'Mara Limited | Michael O'Mara
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Description
Scamming costs the worldwide economy billions each year.
Worse, it hits ordinary people where it hurts the most: whether the life-savings of the vulnerable elderly taken over the phone, young people's hard-earned cash, whipped away by clicking the wrong online link, or a lump sum taken when you are caught momentarily unaware – we are all vulnerable. There is a scam for everyone, and if you haven’t been stung yet, it’s only because until now no one has used the right approach.
Nick Stapleton is the presenter on the BBC’s Scam Interceptors, an award-winning TV series that teaches viewers how to beat scammers, and has become a guru in the ways of fraud, theft and con-artistry. In this book, the first of its kind, he has put together a fail-safe handbook covering all known scams, including advice on how to protect yourself and vulnerable loved ones, what to do if you think you’ve been scammed and how to go about reclaiming stolen money.
A Note From the Publisher
Advance Praise
‘If you think you’re too smart to be scammed, think again. Nick has written an empowering, empathetic and essential toolkit for the fight against scams.’ Joe Lycett
‘If you think you’re too smart to be scammed, think again. Nick has written an empowering, empathetic and essential toolkit for the fight against scams.’ Joe Lycett
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781789297553 |
| PRICE | £14.99 (GBP) |
| PAGES | 240 |
Available on NetGalley
Featured Reviews
Reviewer 1306253
Great book and vital read for everyone when there is so much scams etc happening
As someone who worked in industry that had be aware of fraud etc at all times, I'm aware of scams but even this book taught me few extra tips.
Must buy for all save yourself being a victim of a scam
Charlie K, Reviewer
I am a fan of Scam Interceptors, so when I learned that Nick Stapleton had written a book I was super excited. I was lucky to get an advanced copy from NetGalley and I was not disappointed! I have always been interested in fraud, and even deal with fraud in my job at times, and this book was really insightful. It is separated into different sections such as how to spot scams, how to beat scammers, and how to talk about scams. Nick gives a good insight into different scams (some I wasn't aware of) and how to recognise the telling signs that it could be a scam. One of my favourite aspects of the book was having testimonies from scammers about how they got into it, and why they scam people. It really made me think differently about the people who carry out these scams - more often than not, they are coerced into these scams, and face threats to their lives or those they love if they don't comply. I would definitely recommend this book.
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