Don't be Fooled: Get Your Shields On!

Why this book?

Scammers don't look like scammers. They sound like your grandson, your bank, Microsoft support, or a kind stranger online. This book walks through 33 real-world style stories — some true, some false, and some that haven't happened yet but will — so you learn to spot the pattern before it reaches you.

Ideal for seniors, and for the children and grandchildren who want to protect them. Plus the ShieldsON.ai guide: simple habits to never get fooled.

Inside the book

Part 1 is a game. You read 33 short stories about scams — some true, some pure nonsense, some that have not happened yet but could. After each one you decide: Fact or Fiction? Then turn the page for the verdict and "The Sad Truth."

Part 2 is your field guide. It lists the scams hitting homes today, how often they strike, who they target, and when and where they find you.

Part 3 looks ahead. It imagines how scams will change as AI, smart homes and robots move into daily life — and how to stay a step ahead. At the back you will find a first-hour checklist for the day something goes wrong.

One promise before we start: this book blames no one. Scams are built by professionals to fool smart, careful people. A financial-advice columnist, a bank president and an 82-year-old business leader have all been fooled. The goal is not to make you feel foolish — it is to make you the person in your family who spots the trick first.