{ "item_title" : "Phone & Impersonation Scams", "item_author" : [" Daniel R. Harlan "], "item_description" : "A convincing voice, familiar caller ID, or official title does not prove who is calling. An unexpected caller says your bank account is in danger. A relative needs money immediately. A police officer threatens arrest. A technical-support agent wants access to your device. The story sounds urgent - and the caller may know real details about you. Phone & Impersonation Scams is a clear, practical guide designed to help older adults slow the conversation down, identify the real request, end suspicious calls, and verify claims through sources they choose independently. Rather than asking you to memorize every scam, this book teaches a repeatable decision process based on the P.A.U.S.E. System: Pause, Assess the request, Use an independent source, Secure what may be exposed, and Exit and report when appropriate. Inside, you will learn how to:Understand why live calls, familiar voices, and personal details can feel convincingLook beyond caller ID, badge numbers, case numbers, and official-sounding titlesUse a safe callback method without relying on the recent-calls listRespond safely to family-emergency and grandchild-style callsHandle police, court, and government impersonation threatsRecognize technical-support and remote-access requestsEvaluate medical, insurance, charity, utility, and service-provider callsProtect money, information, accounts, verification codes, and devicesTake prompt steps after sharing information, sending money, or allowing accessBuild a personal phone-scam safety plan and practice decisions before pressure beginsPractical tools for real-life decisionsThe book includes realistic scenarios, warning-sign checklists, decision questions, confidence checks, review pages, practice exercises, and a step-by-step safety plan. The language is direct, readable, and focused on what to do before, during, and after a suspicious call. This book is designed for seniors, older adults, family members, and caregivers who want a calm process for dealing with unexpected calls involving money, identity, accounts, devices, or someone they care about. You do not need to prove that a caller is a scammer before protecting yourself.End the call. Choose your own source. Verify independently. Part of the Online Scams for Seniors series by Daniel R. Harlan.", "item_img_path" : "https://covers1.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/9/79/819/308/9798193084976_b.jpg", "price_data" : { "retail_price" : "14.99", "online_price" : "14.99", "our_price" : "14.99", "club_price" : "14.99", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : "" } }

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