Social Media Frauds and Online Scams (Book)


In the digital age, social media has revolutionized the way we connect, communicate, and share our lives. However, alongside this evolution has come an alarming rise in online fraud, with scammers adapting swiftly to exploit the very platforms that were designed to bring people together. Social Media Frauds and Online Scams explores this dark undercurrent of the digital landscape, shedding light on the mechanisms and strategies employed by fraudsters who prey on unsuspecting users.

This book delves into the myriad ways in which social media platforms have inadvertently become a breeding ground for deception, manipulation, and theft. It uncovers the vulnerabilities within these platforms - gaps in privacy, security, and oversight - that have allowed fraud to thrive, and exposes the various techniques scammers use to harvest data, create false personas, and execute elaborate schemes that often have devastating financial and emotional consequences for their victims.

Throughout these pages, readers will gain a deeper understanding of how fraudsters manipulate social media, whether through phishing links, fake profiles, or even more advanced methods such as deepfakes and AI-driven scams. From romance fraud to cryptocurrency schemes, the tactics are diverse but share a common thread: the exploitation of trust. This book not only illuminates these dangers but also equips readers with knowledge and tools to navigate the social media minefield more safely.

The chapters that follow offer a comprehensive guide to the ever-evolving world of social media scams, encouraging vigilance and offering hope through awareness and preventive strategies. It is a call to action for individuals to protect themselves and a reminder of the importance of digital literacy in an increasingly connected but vulnerable world.

Paperback Edition

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJ4L55F3

ASIN ‏         : ‎ B0DJ4L55F3
 Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published (September 27, 2024)
 Language ‏ : ‎ English
 Paperback ‏ : ‎ 144 pages
 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8340523426
 Paperback price :  $ 8.00

Kindle Edition

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJ31V1GV

ASIN ‏         : ‎ B0DJ31V1GV
 Publication date ‏  : ‎ September 26, 2024
 Language ‏ : ‎ English
 File size ‏ : ‎ 547 KB
 Print length ‏         : ‎ 139 pages
 Kindle price         :  $ 3.60

Contents

Chapter 1. The Evolution of Social Media Scams  
Chapter 2. Privacy and Security Gaps: How Platforms Enable Scams  
Chapter 3. Data Harvesting: How Scammers Mine Information  
Chapter 4. Fake Profiles: The Art of Deception  
Chapter 5. Account Takeover: The Rise of Hacked Profiles  
Chapter 6. Phishing Scams on Social Media: Beware of Clicks and Links  
Chapter 7. Romance Scams: Love in the Time of Fraud  
Chapter 8. Catfishing: Behind the Mask  
Chapter 9. Fraud through Impersonation: From CEOs to Commoners  
Chapter 10.         Influencer Fraud: Fake Followers and Endorsements
Chapter 11.         AI-Driven Scams: Synthetic Voices and Real Threats  
Chapter 12.         Fake Video Calls and Deepfakes: The Next Level of Manipulation  
Chapter 13.         Blackmail via Social Media: Sextortion and Emotional Exploitation  
Chapter 14.         The Rise of Fake Phone Calls: Scammers on the Line  
Chapter 15.         Financial Scams and Cryptocurrency Fraud
Chapter 16.         Social Media Ad Scams: Clickbait and Fraudulent Offers  
Chapter 17.         Marketplace Scams: Fake Products and Services  
Chapter 18.         Combating Social Media Fraud: Awareness, Prevention, and Recovery  


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