Description
MOST SCAM-PREVENTION EDUCATION IS HIT-OR-MISS. You learn about the latest scams and hope that if you ever encounter that particular scam, you’ll remember the warning signs in time.
This book is different. The Scam-Proof Life teaches you a clear, structured framework that allows you to prepare your defenses, spot deception, and respond confidently—even if you’ve never heard of a specific scam before.
At the heart of this guide are the 10 core principles of scam-proof living, a powerful, easy-to-remember framework that serves as your foundational code for staying vigilant and protected.
These 10 core principles are expanded with 80 practical strategies drawn from real-world insights, behavioral understanding, and hands-on experience. Together, they empower you to intentionally equip yourself to outsmart any scammer.
No matter your age, IQ, tech-savviness, or life experience, this training guide is designed to enable you to live a scam-proof life.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
How to Use This Book
PART ONE Your Foundation
1 What a Scam Really Is (and What It Isn’t!)
2 The Scammers’ Playbook
3 The Elaris Bank Phishing Scam
4 The Four Stages of an Interactive Scam
5 The Four Stages of a Silent Scam
6 How to Spot a Scam
7 Practice Identifying Red Flags
8 When the Scammer is Family
9 The 10 Core Principles of Scam-Proof Living
10 The 80 Scam-Proof Strategies
11 Ten Common Scams to Watch Out For
12 How to Stay Educated About Scams
PART TWO Your Toolbox
13 Method 1: The Scam-Proof Action Plan
14 Method 2: The 30-Day Scam-Proof Challenge
15 Routine & Recurring Strategies + When Circumstances Change
16 The Strategy Reference Guide
17 How to Create an Ultra-Strong Master Password
18 Quick-Reference Guide to Scams
PART THREE Your Resources
A What to Do Immediately If You Were Scammed
B How to Report a Scam & Seek Recovery
C How to Recover Emotionally from Being Scammed
D An Annotated List of Helpful Resources
Glossary of Important Terms
Bibliography
About the Author
One-on-One Coaching to Implement the Strategies