Do you know the face of economic crime? Do you know how and when it manifests? Prominent lawyer Valentin Landmann looks behind the scenes; he understands the background and reveals how trust—specifically, blind trust, which is the foundation of economic crime—is gained. He shares the tricks of fraudsters, explains how to protect oneself from economic crime, and how to defend oneself if already targeted by a professional con artist. Selected examples show that the basic recipe for economic crime has proven effective since ancient times and the Middle Ages, while case studies from recent years demonstrate that it remains highly effective today.

Victims are not just millionaires and lonely elderly people—this can happen to any of us.

An exciting book for anyone who deals with people.