{"product_id":"9781440139543","title":"STEALING YOU BLIND: Tricks of the Fraud Trade","description":"The Federal Trade Commission’s yearly report for 2007 stated that over 30 million people in the United States were victimized by some type of fraudulent crime. Over 9 million people saw their personal identities stolen and used by a fraud perpetrator. Millions of others---including businesses---saw their financial accounts compromised by a fraud perpetrator. Strictly speaking, fraud is big business. Are you one of its customers?\u003cp\u003e   Everyone is vulnerable to some type of fraudulent crime, but you can take the steps necessary to avoid becoming a victim. Based on actual events, cases, and investigations, \u003ci\u003eStealing You Blind\u003c\/i\u003e, describes numerous fraudulent criminal activities taking place today in the United States and throughout the rest of the world, and offers you important tips and advice on how to reduce your susceptibility to such crimes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e   Drawing upon years of experience as a fraud detective, K.A. Farner reveals some key components of many fraud schemes. The crimes discussed include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003eIdentity theft  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternet loan scams  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCredit card theft  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternet auction scams  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck fraud  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd much more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e   Remember: knowledge is power! Arm yourself with the facts and minimize your chances of falling for one of these crimes with \u003ci\u003eStealing You Blind\u003c\/i\u003e.","brand":"iUniverse, Incorporated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47154263556336,"sku":"9781440139543","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781440139543_p0.jpg?v=1763756672","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781440139543","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}