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PublisherHarperCollins

ISBN-100061145874

ISBN-139780061145872

eBay Product ID (ePID)57076699

Product Key Features

Number of Pages368 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NamePeople Get Screwed All the Time : Protecting Yourself from Scams, Fraud, Identity Theft, Fine Print, and More

SubjectPersonal Growth / General, Security / General, General, Personal Finance / General

Publication Year2007

TypeTextbook

AuthorRobert Massi

Subject AreaComputers, Self-Help, Business & Economics

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1.2 in

Item Weight20.5 Oz

Item Length9 in

Item Width6 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2006-052593

Dewey Edition22

Dewey Decimal362.88

SynopsisPEOPLE GET SCREWED ALL THE TIME reveals the screw-ups that our flawed bureaucracy makes every day. Familar to viewers of Fox News as the legal consultant for high profile cases such as Michael Jackson and Scott Peterson, Robert Massi has also worked as an attorney for twenty-five years and as a host of a popular legal call-in radio show for the last twenty years. As a result, he has heard countless stories of hardworking, well-intentioned individuals falling through the cracks in our legal system and getting caught up in damaging situations that they didn't see coming. However, the most frustrating part of these heartaches is that they could--and should--have been avoided. Organized around the spheres of life that matter most to readers, the book tackles the following areas: the home, family, business, and personal finance. Each of the chapters begins with true stories, such as the story of a woman who ended up in jail for crimes committed by the person who stole her purse (and her identity). The system designed to protect the innocent ended up winding a mere victim of theft in an endless maze of red tape. Working to clear her name and paying the substantial legal fees made it almost impossible for her to get her life back on track. In addition, you'll hear compelling and poignant stories of old people swindled by con-men, innocent bystanders caught up in crimes they witness, and the tales of ordinary people who make missteps and end up in trouble. Readers will experience firsthand how easily a mundane situation can turn sour and tragically how the system meant to protect them can actually do more harm than good. This legal expert then instructs readers how to prevent similartragedies and suggests what should be done if they actually occur. While people know that they are vulnerable when they log onto a computer, walk into a car dealership, or sell their home, they often do not know how to protect themselves in these situations and assume the government will help them if trouble arises. However, Robert Massi reveals what the government doesn't want you to know--he details the mistakes they make, revealing how government mismanagement often has disastrous consequences. Suggesting small steps that can be taken today, PEOPLE GET SCREWED ALL THE TIME hopes to avert catastrophe tomorrow. This book also aims to raise awareness about particular flaws in the system, so that people will demand widespread change. He highlights the increase in government interference and the decrease in personal privacy as a reason for increased errors within the system. Calling for action and awareness, this is a vital and eye-opening handbook, which argues that ignorance is anything but bliss., Attorney and FoxNews legal analyst Massi arms his readers with hard-hitting, comprehensive, and protective information to help them avoid or deal with the harmful effects of a flawed bureaucracy., What would you do if you were accused and arrested for a crime that you didn't commit? How about if you realized that you'd just been scammed for thousands of dollars? What about if, due to a circumstance as unavoidable as having the same name as a criminal, your credit rating kept you from buying a house or a car, or getting a loan for college? Most people trust that everything will work out and assume that the government will help them if trouble arises. However, Robert Massi reveals what the government doesn't want you to know--daily life and decisions are fraught with potential danger, and government mismanagement often has disastrous consequences for innocent, law-abiding citizens. Familiar to viewers as a national TV legal analyst, Robert Massi has heard countless stories of well-intentioned individuals getting caught up in damaging situations that they didn't see coming. Nonetheless, the most frustrating part of these heartaches is that they could--and should--have been avoided. Massi will share some of these astonishing stories of real people--and then, he'll show you how to learn from these mishaps. Touching on everything from dodging identity theft to starting a business, People Get Screwed All The Time explains how to avoid falling for scams, getting entrenched in endless legal battles, and inadvertently ending up on the wrong side of the law. Also, if worst comes to worst, it provides unbeatable tips for how to extract yourself from a wide variety of sticky situations. This indispensable guide covers the spheres of life that matter most: Identity Love, Family, and Relationships Money, Finances, and Debt Your Home Cars Work and Business Relationships Final Affairs Suggesting small steps that can be taken today, People Get Screwed All the Time helps you to avert catastrophe tomorrow. Calling for action and awareness, this is a vital and eye-opening handbook that proves that ignorance is anything but bliss.

LC Classification NumberHV6695.M345 2007