Smart Tech for Real People: Scam Safety is a practical guide to recognizing pressure and impersonation, protecting accounts and identity, and deciding what to do next. Rather than asking you to memorise every scam, it uses a repeatable approach: Stop. Check. Verify. Then decide.
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ISBNs: paperback 978-1-997095-03-3 · Kindle ebook 978-1-997095-04-0 · ASIN B0HMMC84JH
What the book covers
- Recognizing urgency, secrecy, impersonation and other pressure tactics without relying on a list of current scams
- Checking suspicious messages, links, QR codes, calls and sign-in pages through an independent route
- Understanding phishing, text-message scams, romance, job, investment and technical-support scams
- Responding to voice cloning, deepfake video and other AI-assisted deception
- Protecting accounts, identity and payments—and taking practical first steps if something goes wrong
- Preserving evidence and finding reporting and recovery routes, with Canadian and U.S. guidance identified separately
A practical way to keep control
Scam Safety focuses on decisions readers can make under pressure: pause long enough to think, check the claim, verify it through a path chosen independently, then decide what to do. It also explains how to respond after a suspected scam without falling for a second recovery scam.
Who this book is for
This guide is for anyone who wants a clear, non-blaming way to recognize scams, protect their accounts and identity, and respond if they or someone they care about is targeted. It does not assume a technical background.
Related Smart Tech for Real People books
- Home Networking — Wi-Fi, routers, security and troubleshooting
- Digital Literacy — understanding technology and making informed choices online
- Tech for Seniors — patient guidance for everyday devices and online services
See the complete Scam Safety sources and notes for chapter-by-chapter references, or visit the full Smart Tech for Real People series.
About the author
Greg Weir is a Canadian technology writer and systems architect, and founder of Tartanleaf.com Inc. His practical guides explain complex systems in plain language and focus on evidence, clear choices and confidence.
Frequently asked questions
Does Scam Safety only cover current scams?
No. It explains patterns that can appear in many scams—such as urgency, impersonation and requests to move money or share access—so readers can assess unfamiliar situations as well as familiar ones.
Does the book explain what to do after a suspected scam?
Yes. It discusses immediate account and payment steps, evidence preservation, reporting and recovery. Reporting routes are identified for Canada and the United States; use current official guidance when taking action.
Is Scam Safety available as a paperback and Kindle book?
Yes. Both editions are currently available on Amazon. Availability on other retailers may vary and has not yet been confirmed for this title.
Where can I read the book’s sources?
Visit the Scam Safety sources and notes page for chapter-by-chapter references.
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