{"product_id":"masters-of-deception-the-worldwide-white-collar-crime-crisis-and-ways-to-protect-yourself-hardcover","title":"Masters of Deception: The Worldwide White-Collar Crime Crisis and Ways to Protect Yourself - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLouis R. Mizell\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"White-collar criminals continue to pick our pockets to the tune of$300 billion every year. These 'socially acceptable' criminals robmore from companies and individuals with a pen or key stroke than astreet thug can plunder with a high-powered pistol.\" --from theIntroduction \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In Masters of Deception, former special agent and intelligenceofficer Louis Mizell addresses the growing problem of white-collarcrime in America. Using actual cases, Mizell exposes scores ofperpetrators and their modus operandi, and offers invaluable adviceon what to look for, how to avoid being a victim, and how to fightback. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Praise for Louis Mizell and Masters of Deception \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Mizell stands out as a true expert in crime and terrorism whoearned his title fighting the bad guys in back alleys, courts, corporate suites, and the new global economy. No one else out therecan match his knowledge of what the bad guys are doing and how.\"--James Grady, author of Six Days of the Condor and WhiteFlame \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Masters of Deception exposes little known facts that should berevealed to the unsuspecting public. Mizell may well be the nextRalph Nader in exposing the many ways innocent people arevictimized by white-collar crime.\" --Dr. Richard Ward, AssociateChancellor and Professor of Criminal Justice, University of Chicagoat Illinois \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e White-collar crime is an alarming epidemic that has reached everybig city and small town in America. Invading all sectors, fromhealth care and religion to law and education, it claims millionsof victims, and bilks taxpayers out of billions of dollars everyyear. In Masters of Deception, top crime expert Louis Mizelladdresses this serious--and costly--problem, exposing some of themost notorious offenders, and providing precautionary measureseveryone should take to avoid being \"taken to the cleaners.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Leaving no get-rich-quick stone unturned, white-collar criminalsstrike from every angle. Whether they're doctors overbillingpatients, charity workers pocketing donations, or lawyers abusingpowers of attorney, their fraudulent practices cost individuals, companies, and institutions billions of dollars. Consider thefollowing: \u003cbr\u003e * Every year an average of $160 million is stolen or embezzled fromschools and colleges all over the country\u003cbr\u003e * Insurance fraud--property, casualty, and health--is a $95billion-a-year scam\u003cbr\u003e * Credit card fraud costs taxpayers nearly $3 billion per year\u003cbr\u003e * Dishonest lawyers pocket more than $14 billion annually\u003cbr\u003e * More than $21 billion is being stolen from charities eachyear \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In Masters of Deception, Mizell explores the full spectrum ofwhite-collar crime and the misuse of power by professionals wetrust, including health care, business, education, and religion. Hereveals hundreds of actual cases, from local crimes to such highlypublicized incidents as the PTL scandal. With his experiencedanalytical eye, Mizell is able to spot new and emerging trends andpinpoint signs to look for in identifying potential cons. Sharinghis expertise and insight as a former special agent andintelligence officer, Mizell also offers proven tips for fightingback--specific to each sector--as well as an extensive list ofcontacts for receiving further information, getting help, orreporting a crime. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e And anyone who believes that white- collar crime is nonviolent willbe shocked to learn that crime in the suites causes as much deathand injury as crime in the streets. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Masters of Deception is a timely and authoritative book that willnot only raise awareness about white-collar crime, but also allowreaders \"to empower themselves with enough knowledge to never be avictim.\"\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhite-collar criminals continue to pick our pockets to the tune of $300 billion every year. These 'socially acceptable' criminals rob more from companies and individuals with a pen or key stroke than a street thug can plunder with a high-powered pistol. --from the Introduction \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Masters of Deception, former special agent and intelligence officer Louis Mizell addresses the growing problem of white-collar crime in America. Using actual cases, Mizell exposes scores of perpetrators and their modus operandi, and offers invaluable advice on what to look for, how to avoid being a victim, and how to fight back.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePraise for Louis Mizell and Masters of Deception\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMizell stands out as a true expert in crime and terrorism who earned his title fighting the bad guys in back alleys, courts, corporate suites, and the new global economy. No one else out there can match his knowledge of what the bad guys are doing and how. --James Grady, author of Six Days of the Condor and White Flame\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMasters of Deception exposes little known facts that should be revealed to the unsuspecting public. Mizell may well be the next Ralph Nader in exposing the many ways innocent people are victimized by white-collar crime. --Dr. Richard Ward, Associate Chancellor and Professor of Criminal Justice, University of Chicago at Illinois\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhite-collar crime is an alarming epidemic that has reached every big city and small town in America. Invading all sectors, from health care and religion to law and education, it claims millions of victims, and bilks taxpayers out of billions of dollars every year. In Masters of Deception, top crime expert Louis Mizell addresses this serious--and costly--problem, exposing some of the most notorious offenders, and providing precautionary measures everyone should take to avoid being taken to the cleaners.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeaving no get-rich-quick stone unturned, white-collar criminals strike from every angle. Whether they're doctors overbilling patients, charity workers pocketing donations, or lawyers abusing powers of attorney, their fraudulent practices cost individuals, companies, and institutions billions of dollars. Consider the following: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEvery year an average of $160 million is stolen or embezzled from schools and colleges all over the country\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInsurance fraud--property, casualty, and health--is a $95 billion-a-year scam\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCredit card fraud costs taxpayers nearly $3 billion per year\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDishonest lawyers pocket more than $14 billion annually\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMore than $21 billion is being stolen from charities each year\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn Masters of Deception, Mizell explores the full spectrum of white-collar crime and the misuse of power by professionals we trust, including health care, business, education, and religion. He reveals hundreds of actual cases, from local crimes to such highly publicized incidents as the PTL scandal. With his experienced analytical eye, Mizell is able to spot new and emerging trends and pinpoint signs to look for in identifying potential cons. Sharing his expertise and insight as a former special agent and intelligence officer, Mizell also offers proven tips for fighting back--specific to each sector--as well as an extensive list of contacts for receiving further information, getting help, or reporting a crime.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnd anyone who believes that white- collar crime is nonviolent will be shocked to learn that crime in the suites causes as much death and injury as crime in the streets.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMasters of Deception is a timely and authoritative book that will not only raise awareness about white-collar crime, but also allow readers to empower themselves with enough knowledge to never be a victim.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhite-collar criminals continue to pick our pockets to the tune of $300 billion every year. These 'socially acceptable' criminals rob more from companies and individuals with a pen or key stroke than a street thug can plunder with a high-powered pistol. --from the Introduction \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Masters of Deception, former special agent and intelligence officer Louis Mizell addresses the growing problem of white-collar crime in America. Using actual cases, Mizell exposes scores of perpetrators and their modus operandi, and offers invaluable advice on what to look for, how to avoid being a victim, and how to fight back.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePraise for Louis Mizell and Masters of Deception\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Mizell stands out as a true expert in crime and terrorism who earned his title fighting the bad guys in back alleys, courts, corporate suites, and the new global economy. No one else out there can match his knowledge of what the bad guys are doing and how.\" --James Grady, author of Six Days of the Condor and White Flame\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Masters of Deception exposes little known facts that should be revealed to the unsuspecting public. Mizell may well be the next Ralph Nader in exposing the many ways innocent people are victimized by white-collar crime.\" --Dr. Richard Ward, Associate Chancellor and Professor of Criminal Justice, University of Chicago at Illinois\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhite-collar crime is an alarming epidemic that has reached every big city and small town in America. Invading all sectors, from health care and religion to law and education, it claims millions of victims, and bilks taxpayers out of billions of dollars every year. In Masters of Deception, top crime expert Louis Mizell addresses this serious--and costly--problem, exposing some of the most notorious offenders, and providing precautionary measures everyone should take to avoid being \"taken to the cleaners.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeaving no get-rich-quick stone unturned, white-collar criminals strike from every angle. Whether they're doctors overbilling patients, charity workers pocketing donations, or lawyers abusing powers of attorney, their fraudulent practices cost individuals, companies, and institutions billions of dollars. Consider the following: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEvery year an average of $160 million is stolen or embezzled from schools and colleges all over the country\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInsurance fraud--property, casualty, and health--is a $95 billion-a-year scam\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCredit card fraud costs taxpayers nearly $3 billion per year\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDishonest lawyers pocket more than $14 billion annually\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMore than $21 billion is being stolen from charities each year\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn Masters of Deception, Mizell explores the full spectrum of white-collar crime and the misuse of power by professionals we trust, including health care, business, education, and religion. He reveals hundreds of actual cases, from local crimes to such highly publicized incidents as the PTL scandal. With his experienced analytical eye, Mizell is able to spot new and emerging trends and pinpoint signs to look for in identifying potential cons. Sharing his expertise and insight as a former special agent and intelligence officer, Mizell also offers proven tips for fighting back--specific to each sector--as well as an extensive list of contacts for receiving further information, getting help, or reporting a crime.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnd anyone who believes that white- collar crime is nonviolent will be shocked to learn that crime in the suites causes as much death and injury as crime in the streets.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMasters of Deception is a timely and authoritative book that will not only raise awareness about white-collar crime, but also allow readers \"to empower themselves with enough knowledge to never be a victim.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLOUIS R. MIZELL, Jr., is a former Special Agent and Intelligence Officer with the U.S. Department of State. He has published five books on personal protection, including Street Sense for Parents and Street Sense for Seniors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.99 x 9.31 x 6.31 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 01, 1996\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48931859988708,"sku":"9780471133551","price":46.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0850\/8132\/files\/TDZDWGJoNEluZXFwTEp5aCtmNG9pdz09.webp?v=1778847521","url":"https:\/\/triumviratebooks.com\/products\/masters-of-deception-the-worldwide-white-collar-crime-crisis-and-ways-to-protect-yourself-hardcover","provider":"Triumvirate Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}