The Fraud Identification Handbook

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Summary: very informative
Review: I am a investigator for the U.S. gov't. This book is very informative. The book I believe, is not meant to be read cover to cover. Instead it is more like a ref. guide to all types of fraud. Very good book. I'm glad I have this in my library.

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Summary: This is NOT a 5-Star Book!
Review: I don't understand how the other reviewers could give this book 5 stars!

The book IS definitely comprehensive.

It is poorly edited. For example the author does not know the difference between effect and affect.

It is repetitious. Many sentences/paragraphs are repeated throughout the book.

Worst of all, it is dull.

It is NOT a bad book. But it's not very good, either. Strictly mediocre.

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Summary: Avoid victimization by fraud, consult this book
Review: I hear or read about fraud everyday--it's scary. Not wanting to become a victim, I got The Fraud Identification Handbook, one of the most reasonably priced books on fraud available. Every type of fraud--that I can think of--is covered.

Before I bought a house, I read the Read Estate Fraud section, which prompted me to check a broker's license history. Following the Handbook's recommendation, I avoided dealing with someone who had a history of complaints.

I am considering having work done on my home, and I am so glad I consulted the section on Home Repair Fraud first. I will not do business with a contractor who demands some up-front payment.

Clearly well researched, all of the supporting examples of fraud are referenced. Tips on prevention follow each section, lending credence to the author's expertise on the subject. I can recommend this book to others who want to be aware of and avoid fraud.

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Summary: Fraud ID Handbook review
Review: This is a review of many different types of fraud. It is perhaps most applicable for a course in school. To make it more interesting in the next edition, I recommend that the author tie the fraud to the penalties and the likely liability of perpetrators, chances of getting caught, and more anecdotes about criminal cases brought to conclusion, and details about how the prosecutors operate. The (surprising) general idea I get from the book is that fraud is rampant and seldom discovered. The collection of estimates about the society-wide costs of fraud at the end of the book is fascinating, as is the history of fraud at the beginning.