The psychology of fraud, persuasion and scam techniques : understanding what makes us vulnerable /: understanding what makes us vulnerable. (2020)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Martina Dove.
• Authors: Dove, Martina
• Contents: Foreword 1. Introduction 2. What is fraud and who are the fraudsters? 3. Different types of fraud and scams 4. Deception and communication 5. How we think and make decisions and why this matters in fraud situations 6. Persuasion and scamming techniques 7. Human factors in fraud 8. Theories and models which could explain why we fall victim to fraud and scams 9. Learning to spot scams, fraud and persuasive communication 10. SCAMS checklist: advice for reflection and protection
• Edition: 1st
• Publisher Details: London : Routledge
• Publication Date: 2020
• Extent: 1 online resource, illustrations (black and white)
• Subjects: 364.3; Fraud -- Psychological aspects; Swindlers and swindling -- Psychological aspects; Criminal psychology; Persuasion (Psychology); Manipulative behavior
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781000334029; 9781000333909; 9781003015994
• Related ISBNs: 9780367859572; 9780367859565
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Description based on CIP data; resource not viewed.
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• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.