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Fraud is a big business: Find out how scammers target us, what future technological threats lie ahead, and how to protect ourselves. The latest installment of the Future series takes you on a journey into the world of fraud through famous true crime stories, from phone and banking scams to cryptocurrency fraud... Humans have been deceiving ever since they discovered the concept of lying, but in 300 BC, the first official case of fraud was ever recorded. A Greek merchant bought an insurance policy, borrowed money, and planned to sink his ship. Unfortunately for him, things didn't go as planned. Since then, fraud has become more complex and harder to detect as technology has evolved. How do we protect ourselves now and in the future, and what new risks should we be wary of? Backed by in-depth research and expert interviews, The Future of Fraud explores interesting fraud cases from the past and present, revealing how the technology we rely on today is perfectly poised to exploit us: from social media, the dark web and gaming, to cryptocurrencies and artificial intelligence. As well as robbing us of our money, fraud undermines trust between individuals and the state, and among ourselves. Holmes stresses that the only way to confront the fraud epidemic is direct confrontation, through education, language, technology, and legislation. We need everyone to be aware of the risks and have the necessary protection mechanisms in place to deter criminals. Are we fighting a losing battle, or can we make the future a safer place for everyone?