Publisher's Synopsis
Crime Is A Business: Buncos, Rackets, Confidence Schemes is a book written by John C. R. MacDonald that explores the world of organized crime. The book delves into the various types of scams and schemes that criminals use to make money, from Ponzi schemes to fake lotteries to identity theft. MacDonald draws on his own experiences as a detective to provide real-life examples of how these crimes are committed and how they can be prevented. He also discusses the psychology behind these scams, explaining how criminals use manipulation and persuasion to convince their victims to part with their money. Overall, Crime Is A Business is a fascinating look at the dark side of human nature and the lengths that some people will go to in order to make a quick buck.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
