Beat the rise! Delivery fees are going up soon. INFO

Close Notification

Your cart does not contain any items

The Anatomy of a Con by Fazal Abubakkar Esaf at Abbey's Bookshop,
The Anatomy of a Con
— —
Fazal Abubakkar Esaf

The Anatomy of a Con

Fazal Abubakkar Esaf

$35.95   $30.59

Paperback

Not in-store but you can order this
How long will it take?
English
Fazal Abubakkar Esaf
14 February 2026
True crime; Criminal law & procedure; IT & Communications law
Fraud is not new. But in a world driven by technology, social media, and increasingly complex financial systems, the methods of deception have grown exponentially. Modern cons do not just take money-they exploit trust, emotions, and our basic human instincts.

This book is an attempt to expose the anatomy of these cons: from the oldest scams that preyed on neighbors, to digital, AI-driven, and cross-border frauds that exploit our hyper-connected lives.

Written in a style that blends investigative journalism, law enforcement insight, and intelligence analysis, it offers a procedural, methodical, and actionable guide. Each chapter introduces a type of con, explains its modus operandi, identifies red flags, and concludes with checklists, templates, and recovery plans.

Whether you are a layperson, a professional in policing, journalism, or risk management, or a concerned citizen, this book is intended to build your anti-con intelligence and make you a harder target.
By:  
Imprint:   Fazal Abubakkar Esaf
Dimensions:   Height: 216mm,  Width: 140mm,  Spine: 13mm
Weight:   268g
ISBN:   9798233094798
Pages:   228
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

See Also

The Anatomy of a Con

A History of Criminal Law in New...

G. D. Woods

Hardback

$69.95 

Not in-store but you can order this

ADD +
The Anatomy of a Con

Follow the Money

Fazal Abubakkar Esaf

Paperback

$44.95  $37.94

Not in-store but you can order this

ADD +
The Anatomy of a Con

The Capital Punishment Is a Wise...

Clarence Darrow

Paperback

$39.95  $34.21

Not in-store but you can order this

ADD +
The Anatomy of a Con

Der Verbrecher Und Seine Richter...

Ein Psychoanalytischer Einblick...

Franz Alexander

Paperback

$44.95  $37.88

Not in-store but you can order this

ADD +
The Anatomy of a Con

True Stories of Crime

Arthur Train

Hardback

$74.95  $63.59

Not in-store but you can order this

ADD +
The Anatomy of a Con

Courts and Criminals

Arthur Train

Paperback

$52.95  $45.23

Not in-store but you can order this

ADD +