Don't Fall for It - by Ben Carlson (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"Why does financial fraud persist? Why do rich people get taken advantage of in financial scams? Who are some of the most successful charlatans and hucksters of all-time and why were they so successful? What are the financial and business lessons we can learn from some of the biggest frauds in history? What are the conditions under which fraud tends to work best? What steps can people take to avoid being taken advantage of with their money? Why is it often harder to stay rich than to get rich? Each chapter in the book will profile different frauds, charlatans, hucksters or victims of scams. Following stories and anecdotes about how these frauds were carried out, there will be studies and lessons detailing what can be learned from these experiences and how they apply to business, money management, and investing"--<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><b>Learn financial and business lessons from some of the biggest frauds in history</b></p> <p>Why does financial fraud persist? History is full of sensational financial frauds and scams. Enron was forced to declare bankruptcy after allegations of massive accounting fraud, wiping out $78 billion in stock market value. Bernie Madoff, the largest individual fraudster in history, built a $65 billion Ponzi scheme that ultimately resulted in his being sentenced to 150 years in prison. People from all walks of life have been scammed out of their money: French and British nobility looking to get rich quickly, farmers looking for a miracle cure for their health ailments, several professional athletes, and some of Hollywood's biggest stars. No one is immune from getting deceived when money is involved. <i>Don't Fall For It </i>is a fascinating look into some of the biggest financial frauds and scams ever.</p> <p>This compelling book explores specific instances of financial fraud as well as some of the most successful charlatans and hucksters of all-time. Sharing lessons that apply to business, money management, and investing, author Ben Carlson answers questions such as: Why do even the most intelligent among us get taken advantage of in financial scams? What make fraudsters successful? Why is it often harder to stay rich than to get rich? Each chapter in examines different frauds, perpetrators, or victims of scams. These real-life stories include anecdotes about how these frauds were carried out and discussions of what can be learned from these events. This engaging book: </p> <ul> <li>Explores the business and financial lessons drawn from some of history's biggest frauds</li> <li>Describes the conditions under which fraud tends to work best</li> <li>Explains how people can avoid being scammed out of their money</li> <li>Suggests practical steps to reduce financial fraud in the future</li> </ul> <p><i>Don't Fall For It: A Short History of Financial Scams </i>is filled with engrossing real-life stories and valuable insights, written for finance professionals, investors, and general interest readers alike.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br><p><b>LEARN FINANCIAL AND BUSINESS LESSONS FROM SOME OF THE BIGGEST FRAUDS IN HISTORY</b> <p><i>Don't Fall for It</i> explores some of the biggest financial frauds and most successful charlatans, scammers, and hucksters of all-time. These real-life stories include anecdotes about how these frauds were carried out and discussions of what can be learned from them. Sharing lessons that apply to business, money management, and investing, this compelling book answers questions such as: Why do even the most intelligent among us fall for financial scams? What makes fraudsters successful? Why is it often harder to stay rich than to get rich? <p>History is full of sensational financial frauds and scams. Enron was forced to declare bankruptcy after allegations of massive accounting fraud, wiping out $78 billion in stock market value. Bernie Madoff, the largest individual fraudster in history, built a $65 billion Ponzi scheme that ultimately resulted in him being sentenced to a 150-year prison term. It doesn't matter if you are a farmer looking for a miracle cure or a Hollywood superstar looking to turn a quick profit--no one is immune from getting deceived when money is involved.<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><b>BEN CARLSON</b> is the Director of Institutional Asset Management at Ritholtz Wealth Management. He has spent his career helping various nonprofit, institutional, and high-net-worth clients plan and invest their money wisely. Ben is the creator of a popular financial blog and podcast and is the author of several books including <i>A Wealth of Common Sense: Why Simplicity Trumps Complexity in Any Investment Plan</i> and <i>Organizational Alpha: How to Add Value in Institutional Asset Management.</i>
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