Scam!
A Survivor's Guide to Cons and Rip-offs
Steven Telfer(Author)
Cassell Illustrated (Publisher)
Published on 12. October 2004
Book
Paperback/Softback
96 pages
978-1-84403-234-1 (ISBN)
Description
Everyone has been conned at some stage - whether you've had your bag stolen, your credit card number lifted, or paid more than you should for a taxi ride. You never know when there's a swindler in your midst and by the time you do, they're often twenty minutes down the road. This book reveals the swindles, scams and slights-of-hand that take seconds to happen but drive you crazy for hours or possibly days. Most fraudsters use simple elements such as surprise, distraction and fear to take advantage of their unsuspecting victims. Taking only minutes to read, Scam! alerts you to the tell-tale signs of imminent cons, helping you to keep your wits, your finances and your property intact in even the most tricky situations.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Octopus Publishing Group
Dimensions
Height: 156 mm
Width: 111 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
154 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84403-234-1 (9781844032341)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Steven Telfer was born in Australia, made his first overseas trip at the age of 10 and grew up in Brazil. Since then he has circumnavigated the globe four times and visited over 50 different countries. During his extensive travels he has been the victim of hundreds of cons, making him an expert on how to beat the fraudsters at their own game. He currently lives in London with his wife.
Content
In the Neighbourhood; At Home; Travelling