fraud

"A compelling investigation into the minds, motives, and methods of con artists--and the people who fall for their cons over and over again."--Provided from publisher.

A darkly comic inquiry into how to fake your own death, the disappearance industry, and the lengths to which people will go to be reborn. Is it still possible to fake your own death in the twenty-first century? With six figures of student loan debt, Elizabeth Greenwood was tempted to find out.

"At the close of the Victorian era, as now, privacy was power. The extraordinarily wealthy 5th Duke of Portland had a mania for it, hiding in his horsedrawn carriage and creating tunnels between buildings to avoid being seen. So when, in 1897, an elderly widow asked the court to exhume the grave of her late father-in-law, T.C. Druce, under the suspicion that he'd led a double life as the 5th Duke, no one could dismiss her claim. The eccentric duke, Anna Maria was sure, had faked his death as Druce, and, therefore, her son should inherit the Portland millions. A lurid, decade-long case was born."--Provided by publisher.

Explores the issues surrounding scientific research by placing opinions from a wide range of sources in a pro/con format. Features articles that express various perspectives on this topic.

Provides an inside look at the $65 billion Ponzi scheme carried out by Bernie Madoff and his associates. Considers how Madoff was able to remain undetected for so long and contains insights from Madoff himself.

Provides a comprehensive examination of financial fraud including such as AIG, Goldman Sachs, Enron, and twentieth century Ponzi schemes.

Presents twelve lessons in recognizing "junk science," explaining how to tell when statistics concerning health issues have been manipulated to further a policy agenda.

Stolen valor occurs when a person lies about receiving military decorations that he or she never earned. Doug Sterner provides riveting case studies of the stolen valor imposters he's investigated and exposed, and the serious crimes - including murder - they've committed.

While serving as co-editors of their school newspaper, middle-schoolers Adam and Jennifer uncover fraud and corruption in their school and in the city's government.

Presents an introduction to the crime of forgery, in simple text with illustrations, explaining how fake documents, fake money, and fake treasures have real life consequences, and discusses why people commit crimes and how they get caught.