SCAMS: A Resource Guide

by Shelby Wagner

Have you ever answered your phone and heard someone ask, “Can you hear me, okay?” or, perhaps you already lost money on a “good deal” that wasn’t?
SCAMS: A Resource Guide by Shelby Wagner, author of the award-winning book, Learning to Dance in the Rain – Surviving Grief, Internet Dating and Romance Scams, was recently released to help readers recognize a bad deal before they “lose their shirt.” Most of these “bad deals” are scams which are making criminals rich at the expense of vulnerable people. Did you know that scamming is an illegal, multi-billion-dollar business wreaking havoc in America today, leaving many Americans ashamed, broken-hearted and in bankruptcy. Financial loss reported to the FBI and/or FTC for 2021 was $3.3 billion.
Wagner frankly and courageously admits she has been “duped” by scammers and shares information she learned the hard way in this insightful guide to help others avoid her mistakes, saving themselves a lot of money, time, and heartache. Buy a copy of her book today. Learn to recognize a scam before you lose your shirt. In fact, why not buy two? Keep one near your phone and the other by your computer. Be sure to read it and tell others about it! Safeguard your family members and their future.

Paperback

Published June 8, 2023

About the author

Shelby Wagner's professional careers include elementary classroom teacher (11 years), music teacher (11 years), church organist/director of adult, youth and children's choirs, entrepreneur and award-winning author.
Wagner's third edition of Learning to Dance in the Rain is now available in a Book Series entitled "Through It All" which also included her book, "SCAMS: A Resource Guide". Her books are written to help readers avoid the psychological and emotional disturbances caused as a result of falling victim to scammers. Learn the red flags to recognize a scam and protect your future and that of your family.
Learning to Dnace in the Rain has won the following book awards. The Living Now Book Award's Silver Medal (second place in the Relationships / Marriage Category); the Royal Dragonfly Book Award; the Firebird Book Award; A Literary Titan Book Award, Finalist in the IAN Book of the Year Awards; Finalist in the Feathered Quill Book Awards; Honorable Mention at the Southern California Book Festival; and Honorable Mention at the New England Book Festival. In addition, it has garnered a Five Star Review from Readers Reviews, a favorable Kirkus Review and one from BlueInk. It also has received all Five Star Reviews on Amazon from readers.
Her music career began at the age of fifteen with teaching children to play the piano, at sixteen she earned the position of church organist and continues to be at the organ or piano every Sunday at the Burr Oak United Methodist Church.
For fun Wagner plays piano for community events, senior centers, nursing homes, etc. She likes to read, sing at karaoke, dance, go live theater and movies, play board games and card games, kayak, and hang out with friends and family.
Wagner's degrees, awards and professional organization memberships include
• Two Bachelor degrees (BA, BMus) from
Oakland University, Rochester, MI.
• A Master's (MA) from Michigan State
University, Lansing, MI.
• Former Member of the Orff-Schulwerk
Association, National Music Teachers'
Association, and National Piano
Teachers Association.
• Founder and President of the
Parrottsville (TN) Business Association
• Sturgis Writers’ Mill
• Public Speaker
* Marquis Who's Who in the Midwest
listing, 1990-1991 Edition for
"outstanding achievements."
* Marquis Who's Who in America, 2023-
2024 Edition.
* Member, International Association of
Women Professionals.
* Member, The Professional Writers'
Alliance.
* Member, The Independent Authors
Network.