We've all been there. Emails saying you've already won money, pop-up ads
that want you to click and claim a free prize. Online scams and viruses
can not only put your computer at risk, but also your privacy,
identity, and money.
Each year, the number of trojans, worms and viruses
steadily increases to a point where we can hardly feel safe while
logging on. Here is the plain and ugly truth about this epidemic of
computer threats.
"Computer Scams, Shams, and Spam" is a 128 page easy-read that alerts
readers to the make-up of the scams and shams used to prey on older
adults in this Information Age. This book is a valuable resource for
anyone who wants to stay one step ahead of the scam artists and their
21st century scams. It details how con artists today use the telephone,
email, text messages, social networking sites, and websites to find
their next victim.
"Computer Scams" provides you with the
education and exposure you need to see through these scams and shams.
You will be instructed in what the scams of the day look like, what they
sound like, the bait that’s used and of course the catch. Most
importantly after reading this book you will know how to protect
yourself and your family from today’s scam artists.
"Computer
Scams" explains how con artists prey on the lonely looking for
companionship, the safest way to consider investment opportunities, and
how to avoid phishing schemes that can result in identity theft and
financial loss.
The phone scams that target older adults are
described as well as instructions for quickly verifying a caller’s
legitimacy. The precautions to take when reading email are discussed, as
well as the mistake some are making on social networking sites that's
leaving them vulnerable to scams.
You will find illustrated
instructions for protecting your computer from hackers, and viruses.
Steps to keep you safe when shopping online, downloading apps, and
researching medical remedies are discussed. And the one area that 60% of
all adults over 60 have fallen victim to is covered.
"Computer
Scams" is the book you may wish you had read months ago, but it’s
definitely the book you shouldn’t waste another minute going without
reading.
