The Madoffs among Us: Combat the Scammers, Con Artists, and Thieves Who Are Plotting to Steal Your Money

Each year Americans lose billions of dollars to fraudulent activity.

The Madoffs among Us explains in graphic detail how and why people fall prey. Most importantly, it tells you how to easily identify the people who perpetrate these crimes and avoid their deceitful practices. Why do smart people fall for these cons? What are today's most common scams? And how can you avoid becoming a victim?

Many people abdicate their responsibility to participate in the investment process because they just d...