Howard Damian Howard 
Common Online Scams Revealed [EPUB ebook] 

"Common Online Scams Revealed" is your essential companion to navigating the treacherous waters of online fraud. This comprehensive guide delves into the most prevalent scams, from phishing schemes and romance frauds to investment traps and counterfeit sales. Through engaging explanations and real-life examples, this book sheds light on how scammers operate, the psychological tactics they use, and the steps you can take to protect yourself. Here’s a little of what you’ll learn inside of this book:- Phishing Scams: How Cybercriminals Steal Your Data- Romance Scams: Emotional Manipulation in the Digital Age- Investment Scams: The Lure of High Returns and Empty Promises- Lottery and Sweepstakes Scams: You Didn t Win Anything- Online Shopping Scams: Fake Stores and Counterfeit Products- Work-from-Home Scams: False Job Offers and Fake Earnings- Tech Support Scams: When Help Comes with a Price- Charity Scams: Exploiting Goodwill for Financial Gain- Nigerian Prince Scams: The Evolution of Advance-Fee Fraud- Ponzi Schemes: Financial Pyramids Disguised as Investments- Identity Theft: Protecting Your Personal Information Online- Business Email Compromise (BEC) Scams: Corporate Targets- Social Media Scams: The Danger Behind Fake Profiles- Auction and Marketplace Scams: Fraud on e Bay and Beyond- Cryptocurrency Scams: Digital Currencies and Deceptive Offers- Fake App Scams: Malicious Software and Data Breaches- Fake Rental and Real Estate Scams: Phantom Properties- Health Insurance and Medical Scams: Exploiting Your Health Needs- Fake Debt Collection Scams: Paying Money You Don t Owe- Online Dating and Catfishing Scams: Pretending to Be Someone Else- Email Spoofing: False Identities, Real Losses- Fake Reviews and Influencer Scams: Manipulating Opinions Online- Fraudulent Subscription Services: Hidden Fees in Free Trials- Pyramid Schemes: Recruitment Fraud Disguised as Business- Fake Invoice Scams: Billing for Goods or Services Never Provided- Ransomware Scams: Holding Your Data Hostage- Fake Online Education Platforms: Paying for Nonexistent Courses- Social Security Scams: Fraud Targeting Seniors and Vulnerable Groups- Tax Return Scams: Fake IRS Notifications and Refunds- Survey and Data Collection Scams: Tricking You for Personal Info- Employment and Job Posting Scams: Fake Listings and Identity Theft- Gift Card Scams: Paying Ransom with Prepaid Cards- Malware and Virus Scams- And More