The Psychology of Fraud, Persuasion and Scam Techniques
The Psychology of Fraud, Persuasion and Scam Techniques provides an in-depth explanation of not only why we fall for scams and how fraudsters use technology and other techniques to manipulate others, but also why fraud prevention advice is not always effective.
Starting with how society perceives fraud victimization and why fraud is underreported, Dove explores different types of fraud and the human and demographic factors that make us vulnerable. It explains how fraud has become increasingly sophisticated and how fraudsters use communication, deception, and theories of rationality, cognition, and judgmental heuristics, as well as specific persuasion and scam techniques, to encourage compliance.
Covering frauds including romance scams and phishing attacks such as advance fee frauds and so-called miracle cures, the book explores ways to learn to spot scams and persuasive communication, with checklists and advice for reflection and protection.
The book features:
A set of practical guidelines to reduce fraud vulnerability
Advice on how to effectively report fraud
Educational case studies and examples
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