Fraud is the fastest growing crime in the world. It is a crime that reaches across international borders; no country is immune. Whatever your age, if you have a bank account, a computer and a smartphone, you are a potential victim. This is the story of one man's experience of a serious smishing scam, lasting just a few minutes, combining a text message, supposedly from his bank, a phone conversation, leading to an unauthorized transfer, which netted the scammers a tidy five figure sum, leaving him and his wife traumatized. This book is for TWO types of reader: ...for you, if you've been the victim of a scam. Maybe you have given up hope of ever recovering your money, or getting over the trauma of the experience. Find out how another victim fought back, recovered his money, and overcame the trauma. ... for you, even if you have not yet been a victim of fraud, and want to know how to spot a scam and protect yourself. You will discover: How a smishing scam can happen Strategies for getting back on your feet, and fighting to recover your money How to deal with the trauma of getting scammed How to spot a scam, avoid a scam and protect yourself from future scams Information on the many and evolving scams that are out there Where to find professional help and advice.