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This book recounts the true story of Mike, who fell victim to an elaborate internet scam, resulting in significant financial loss. Over three years, Mike interacted with numerous individuals, receiving false promises of high returns on investments that ultimately did not exist. The chronicle details Mike's experiences, including email exchanges, fraudulent documents, and deceptive conversations with purported advisors. The book aims to educate readers about the dangers of internet scams, highlighting typical methods used by fraudsters and offering insights into identifying potential warning signs. It is intended for an audience seeking to understand and avoid financial fraud, especially those interested in online investment schemes.

Internet fraud. --- Securities fraud.

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Lotteries. --- Internet fraud.

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Computer crimes --- Internet fraud

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Hoaxes --- Internet --- Internet fraud

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This book, authored by Priyanka Tomar and Sanjay Gautam, focuses on the rising threat of cybercrime and offers practical guidance to protect individuals from digital threats, social media risks, and cyber criminals. It aims to educate people, especially those without a technical background such as school children, housewives, and small business owners, on how to safeguard themselves against various forms of cybercrime including online scams, identity theft, and data breaches. The book draws from real-life incidents to provide a clear understanding of the modus operandi of cybercriminals. The authors, who have extensive experience in cybersecurity and cyber forensics, share their insights and preventive measures to create a culture of cybersecurity awareness.

Computer crimes. --- Internet fraud. --- Computer crimes --- Internet fraud