Protect Yourself from Online Scams
A Patient, Step-by-Step Guide to Spotting Fraud and ScamsBy Walter Hemsley
Length4h 8m
About this audiobook
It is easy to feel uneasy when a strange email arrives, a pop-up warns your computer is infected, or a caller claims to be from your bank. You are not alone, and you are not to blame. This patient guide walks you through the most common online scams in plain language, one step at a time. You will learn the three simple questions that expose almost any scam, how to check a suspicious email or text before clicking anything, what to do when the phone rings with a fake caller, and the immediate steps to take if money or personal information has already been shared. There is also a chapter on the newest AI and deepfake tricks, plus a quick-reference plan you can keep nearby. By the last page, you will feel calm and confident online. Keep this book close to your computer or phone.
Audiobook details
GenreTechnology
Length4 hrs 8 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateOct 13, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Why Scams Work and Why You Are Not to Blame
3The Three Questions That Expose Almost Any Scam
4Your Safe Home Base: Securing Your Email and Devices
5Spotting Fake Emails and Texts Before You Click
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6Fake Websites and Online Shopping Traps
7When the Phone Rings: Voice, Robocall, and Callback Scams
8Social Media and Messaging Scams: Friends, Romance, and Giveaways
9Money Movement Scams: Gift Cards, Wire Transfers, and Payment Apps
10AI, Deepfakes, and the Newest Tricks
11Protecting Your Personal Information Every Day
12If You Have Been Scammed: Immediate Steps to Take
13Helping Family and Friends Stay Safe Without Nagging
14Staying Current: How to Learn About New Scams Safely
15When the Message Comes From Someone You Love
16Reading the Small Print: Links, Forms, and Permission Pop-ups
17Your Personal Scam-Proof Plan and Quick Reference
18About the Author
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