People Get Screwed All the Time: Protecting Yourself From Scams, Fraud, Identity Theft, Fine Print, and More

by Robert Massi

What would you do if you were accused and arrested for a crime that you didn't commit? How about if you realized that you'd just been scammed for thousands of dollars? What about if, due to a circumstance as unavoidable as having the same name as a criminal, your credit rating kept you from buying a house or a car, or getting a loan for college? Most people trust that everything will work out and assume that the government will help them if trouble arises. However, Robert Massi reveals what the government doesn't want you to know—daily life and decisions are fraught with potential danger, and government mismanagement often has disastrous consequences for innocent, law-abiding citizens. Familiar to viewers as a national TV legal analyst, Robert Massi has heard countless stories of well-intentioned individuals getting caught up in damaging situations that they didn't see coming. Nonetheless, the most frustrating part of these heartaches is that they could—and should—have been avoided. Massi will share some of these astonishing stories of real people—and then, he'll show you how to learn from these mishaps. Touching on everything from dodging identity theft to starting a business, People Get Screwed All The Time explains how to avoid falling for scams, getting entrenched in endless legal battles, and inadvertently ending up on the wrong side of the law. Also, if worst comes to worst, it provides unbeatable tips for how to extract yourself from a wide variety of sticky situations. This indispensable guide covers the spheres of life that matter Suggesting small steps that can be taken today, People Get Screwed All the Time helps you to avert catastrophe tomorrow. Calling for action and awareness, this is a vital and eye-opening handbook that proves that ignorance is anything but bliss.

368 pages, Hardcover

First published May 22, 2007

About the author

Bob Massi began his law practice in Las Vegas in 1980 and launched his television career locally in 1985, he was hired by the Fox News Channel in 1997. He was the founder of the law firm Massi & Massi where he worked with his son, attorney Robert Massi.

Reviews

[Helen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an excellent book, written by a great author! The book describes many different situations, and tells how the author as a lawyer would have advised his clients. At the he end he gives practical advice for avoiding legal problems, in each area of your life!

[Bgordonsgirl · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good book that explains how well-intentioned people get caught in legal messes all the time, and gives advice on how to avoid problems as well as how to handle them if they arise. The author's brother is a friend of mine. The author is a regular on FOX NEWS on legal matters.

[Gina Hernandez · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was an interesting book however I got very tired of the structure.... What happened... what should have done... what I would say to do