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Jun 23, 2012 Feliks rated it it was ok
This disgusting little book has had some minor influence on some would-be 'operators' in current-twenty-four hour period social club. Its turned upward on the bookshelves of a couple contemporary embezzlers. I picked it up for that reason; but establish it surprisingly' wanting' in content. A lot of the topics it treats of, yous will certainly already exist familiar with just from basic-living-experience and paying attending to the headlines. Its a coy, 'boutique style' overview of simple casuistry; nothing complex. I think information technology wilThis disgusting fiddling book has had some minor influence on some would-be 'operators' in current-mean solar day guild. Its turned upwardly on the bookshelves of a couple contemporary embezzlers. I picked it upwardly for that reason; but found it surprisingly' wanting' in content. A lot of the topics it treats of, you lot will certainly already be familiar with just from basic-living-experience and paying attending to the headlines. Its a coy, 'boutique style' overview of unproblematic chicanery; zero complex. I think it will entreatment more to women than men; as it highlights more of the 'mindset' of the cheater. The 'lifestyle' of cheating. How to acquit it off with confidence and swagger. But men don't care about that. We value more intricate means-and-means. We similar manuals and diagrams. Only for such hardcore trickery, you will have to look elsewhere; this is similar a bathroom-shelf volume rather than a "how to". You won't notice any mention of things like 'bitcoin'; 'sealand'; or 'silk road' in here. The author here deals with more of the cat-and-mouse which comes with faking affliction; covering up bad report cards...mild stuff..withal, it may still catch the interest of some readers out there just serving every bit 'negative reinforcement'... ...more
Despite the books title and content, I idea it was interesting and a tell tale guide of what you should look out for if you don't desire to be scammed or cheated. Hey if you lot want to catch a thief, you should know how a thief thinks and act, that's one of the squeamish little points I took from the Writer'southward bulletin. I even picked up on the Author'southward subtle attempts to correct her wrongs past not condoning the very unscrupulous acts she was describing and telling united states of america how to do. Overall, for ME, it was a greDespite the books title and content, I thought it was interesting and a tell tale guide of what you should expect out for if you don't desire to be scammed or cheated. Hey if yous want to catch a thief, you should know how a thief thinks and act, that's i of the nice lilliputian points I took from the Writer's bulletin. I even picked up on the Writer'due south subtle attempts to right her wrongs by non condoning the very unscrupulous acts she was describing and telling us how to do. Overall, for ME, it was a great lilliputian within learning tool, it actually made me think of how to better lookout out for things and make certain I'm not a victim. ...more
Jun 20, 2009 Mickey rated it did not like it
I read the audiobook version. Perhaps I was just put off by the smug Desperate Housewives mode of narration, just the author seemed to think this book was much more clever than it actually was. There were some funny lines, but the laughs were few and far between.
May 01, 2022 Pending rated information technology liked it
This review has been hidden considering information technology contains spoilers. To view it, click hither. fun and humorous volume that talks about witty, cheats that are out of the box and unsuspecting.
Dec 03, 2010 Andy rated it did non like it
I started this and couldn't finish. The volume was total of alot of what I thought were obvious conclusions like "If you cheat and don't get caught information technology could pay off, if you do get caught information technology might not be worth your while".
I retrieve I was looking for aspects of trickery that I could use to be more aware of how people might cheat me - instead it was like a lilliputian kid thinking through why they should/should non cheat.
I started this and couldn't finish. The volume was total of alot of what I idea were obvious conclusions similar "If y'all crook and don't get defenseless it could pay off, if you do get caught it might not be worth your while".
I think I was looking for aspects of trickery that I could utilise to be more aware of how people might cheat me - instead it was similar a trivial child thinking through why they should/should not cheat.
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Dec 04, 2007 Cheryl marked it as to-read
I haven't read it, only I merely watched the news showing this couple in Center Metropolis that got arrested for making a killing through identity theft. They traveled to sweet vacation spots and lived in some upscale condo on 18th and Chestnut. They say that this book helped them. I desire to read it, simply I don't want $1,700 pilus extensions.I haven't read it, but I only watched the news showing this couple in Center City that got arrested for making a killing through identity theft. They traveled to sweet vacation spots and lived in some upscale condo on 18th and Chestnut. They say that this book helped them. I want to read it, only I don't want $one,700 hair extensions. ...more
This is a beginners guide to common cheats. No real information, but well organized and witty. I establish out about information technology in a news article where a couple of scammers in NY got arrested. They made a big deal near the fact the couple owned this book. The level of fraud they were doing makes the inclusion of this book in the article question the competency of the journalist.
Apr 01, 2012 David rated it information technology was ok
Lightweight fun with common sense. How low would you lot go? I estimate what grates with me is that this book encourages the normalisation of being dishonest. Im not saying that this is not the norm, I am just non happy with things that may encourage information technology.
January 06, 2010 Fathima Cader marked information technology as unfinished
couldn't finish this (run across shelving). i tried really hard. it'southward annoyingly glib. i suppose i wouldn't mind it in pocket-size doses, perhaps every bit detached articles read weeks apart. but collected in a book, i got restless. i tried to stick information technology through merely couldn't.couldn't finish this (run into shelving). i tried actually hard. it'south annoyingly glib. i suppose i wouldn't mind information technology in small doses, possibly as discrete manufactures read weeks apart. merely collected in a volume, i got restless. i tried to stick it through but couldn't. ...more than
Oct 23, 2007 Anita Felcher rated it it was amazing
Recommends information technology for: Every ane!!
What a great book! I recommend it to anyone who sneaks around behind their partners back and doesn't want to become caught. Great tips on means to cover your tracks and how to create smoke screens to deject the issues when yous find yourself in a demark! A must read for any whoring pig!What a smashing book! I recommend it to anyone who sneaks effectually backside their partners back and doesn't want to get caught. Great tips on means to cover your tracks and how to create smoke screens to deject the issues when you find yourself in a bind! A must read for any whoring pig! ...more than
Funny, only with some practical advice!
Mar 09, 2014 Penny rated it liked information technology
Ithink that information technology is a decent read if yous wish to do cheat on something specific,merely many of the cheats were unlikely to happen.
Jessica Dorfman Jones establish her way to the joys of writing past a long and circuitous route. She did time every bit a publicist, a lawyer, an editor, an amanuensis, a impress broker, and finally as a book packager. While a book packager, she looked for authors to execute her ideas for books and was stymied when she couldn't find the perfect person to write THE ART OF CHEATING: A NASTY LITTLE BOOK FOR TRICKY LITTLJessica Dorfman Jones found her way to the joys of writing past a long and circuitous route. She did time as a publicist, a lawyer, an editor, an agent, a print broker, and finally as a book packager. While a book packager, she looked for authors to execute her ideas for books and was stymied when she couldn't find the perfect person to write THE Art OF Adulterous: A NASTY Lilliputian BOOK FOR TRICKY LITTLE SCHEMERS AND THEIR HAPLESS VICTIMS. And so she wrote it herself. And so found herself on CNN and Inside Edition. Rattled merely non rendered totally insane by her brush with the media, Jessica decided to give it another go and wrote KLONOPIN LUNCH, a steamy, funny, passionate and occasionally downright alarming recounting of a especially transformative part of her life. In her spare time, Jessica adapts her own piece of work for television and motion picture, writes original textile for the same, and is a partner in Glass Elevator Media, a talent incubator and production visitor located in Los Angeles and New York. Jessica is trying to adapt to life in LA just fears it will never really take as she is the worst driver on earth ...more than
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