Review of I Was Scammed

[Onyemuwa-dave]

[Following is a volunteer review of "I Was Scammed" by Gini Graham Scott.]

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3 out of 5 stars

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I Was Scammed by Gini Graham Scott is a book that extensively talks about the phenomenon called scams and their colossal impact on the global community. The book takes the reader into the vast world of scams and educates the reader on how different types of scams work and the different ways one can be scammed. It also teaches us ways to avoid them or mitigate their effect on our lives if we fall prey, and it features real-life stories of victims to further drive home its point. Furthermore, it talks about how scammers have been able to utilize the advent of technological advancements to gain increased proficiency in their scams.

When I read through the book, one of the things that caught my attention was the way the author had employed the use of pictorial representation in between pages to further elucidate what had been previously stated or just give a general overview of the topic. The use of the pictures was soothing and not only helped explain certain things the author may not have been able to put down in words, but also gave the reader a break once in a while (this is especially advantageous for readers who love to read books with pictorial representation). Another striking feature was the use of real-life experiences, which to me was empathetic and made me relate to the negative effects such an act could have on the lives of ordinary individuals. As a reader, true-life events pique my interest and keep my attention, and I must say that these stories did justice in this regard.

While I read through the book, I encountered a few grammatical errors. The majority of the errors did not really interfere with the reading experience, but some actually did. I feel with proper scrutiny and proofreading, these errors would have been avoided by the writer. Moreover, at some point the book became repetitive in its information, but that's what you expect with this kind of topic, where you cannot truly talk about one area without really reiterating previous information. If you can come to terms with this fact, I strongly believe that the repetition of this information and facts throughout the book won’t really be an issue, but if not, then it may affect your reading experience.

After due consideration, I would give the book a 3 out of 5-star rating, my reasons being that the book was an eye-opener to the massive scale of damage scams can cause, and it even promoted me to take steps to secure my accounts and information (in my opinion, if a book spurs you to act, it means it impacted the reader). It was also informative to a great extent; this is because the readers learned about the versatility of scam schemes and also practical steps to take to fight against them. Regardless, the book to me did not really reach its full potential because it had fallen short in certain areas; it wasn’t able to keep my attention through most of my reading because it didn’t bring anything new to the table, and it had grammatical errors, which occasionally affected my reading experience.

It is worth giving it a shot, especially for individuals who are into cyber security and similar fields.

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I Was Scammed
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[Spoorthy S]

Thanks for sharing such a well-balanced review! It’s clear that the book covers a very relevant and important topic in today’s digital world. I liked how you mentioned the inclusion of real-life stories—it must have made the content feel more authentic and engaging. The use of visuals also sounds like a nice touch for visual learners. It’s unfortunate that the book had some grammar issues and repetitive content, but I appreciate that you still found value in its message. Your review gives a clear picture of what to expect and helps potential readers make an informed choice. I agree that any book that encourages people to protect themselves online is worth considering. Your honest feedback is very helpful. This review made me curious to check out the book myself. Looking forward to reading more of your reviews!

[Spoorthy S]

[Following is a volunteer review of "I Was Scammed" by Gini Graham Scott.]

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3 out of 5 stars

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I Was Scammed by Gini Graham Scott is a book that extensively talks about the phenomenon called scams and their colossal impact on the global community. The book takes the reader into the vast world of scams and educates the reader on how different types of scams work and the different ways one can be scammed. It also teaches us ways to avoid them or mitigate their effect on our lives if we fall prey, and it features real-life stories of victims to further drive home its point. Furthermore, it talks about how scammers have been able to utilize the advent of technological advancements to gain increased proficiency in their scams.

When I read through the book, one of the things that caught my attention was the way the author had employed the use of pictorial representation in between pages to further elucidate what had been previously stated or just give a general overview of the topic. The use of the pictures was soothing and not only helped explain certain things the author may not have been able to put down in words, but also gave the reader a break once in a while (this is especially advantageous for readers who love to read books with pictorial representation). Another striking feature was the use of real-life experiences, which to me was empathetic and made me relate to the negative effects such an act could have on the lives of ordinary individuals. As a reader, true-life events pique my interest and keep my attention, and I must say that these stories did justice in this regard.

While I read through the book, I encountered a few grammatical errors. The majority of the errors did not really interfere with the reading experience, but some actually did. I feel with proper scrutiny and proofreading, these errors would have been avoided by the writer. Moreover, at some point the book became repetitive in its information, but that's what you expect with this kind of topic, where you cannot truly talk about one area without really reiterating previous information. If you can come to terms with this fact, I strongly believe that the repetition of this information and facts throughout the book won’t really be an issue, but if not, then it may affect your reading experience.

After due consideration, I would give the book a 3 out of 5-star rating, my reasons being that the book was an eye-opener to the massive scale of damage scams can cause, and it even promoted me to take steps to secure my accounts and information (in my opinion, if a book spurs you to act, it means it impacted the reader). It was also informative to a great extent; this is because the readers learned about the versatility of scam schemes and also practical steps to take to fight against them. Regardless, the book to me did not really reach its full potential because it had fallen short in certain areas; it wasn’t able to keep my attention through most of my reading because it didn’t bring anything new to the table, and it had grammatical errors, which occasionally affected my reading experience.

It is worth giving it a shot, especially for individuals who are into cyber security and similar fields.

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I Was Scammed
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon

That was an interesting review! I enjoyed reading the review. I'll maybe add it to my TBR. Thanks!

[Onyemuwa-dave]

Thanks for sharing such a well-balanced review! It’s clear that the book covers a very relevant and important topic in today’s digital world. I liked how you mentioned the inclusion of real-life stories—it must have made the content feel more authentic and engaging. The use of visuals also sounds like a nice touch for visual learners. It’s unfortunate that the book had some grammar issues and repetitive content, but I appreciate that you still found value in its message. Your review gives a clear picture of what to expect and helps potential readers make an informed choice. I agree that any book that encourages people to protect themselves online is worth considering. Your honest feedback is very helpful. This review made me curious to check out the book myself. Looking forward to reading more of your reviews!

Thank you so much.