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Welcome to Scamistan, where phishing isn’t about fish, princes don’t have inheritances for you, and the jackpot is always a lie.
In this razor-sharp, laugh-out-loud exposé, Chhavi Lamba, a Fincrime expert, takes you deep into India’s cybercrime empire - from Jamtara’s phishing sweatshops to swanky call centers posing as tech support. Packed with mind-blowing scams, real-life heists, and jaw-dropping fraud tactics, this book uncovers how cybercriminals have turned deception into a booming industry.
From deepfake politicians swindling crores to AI-powered scam bots, these criminals don’t just steal passwords, they rewrite the playbook on fraud. But don’t worry, this isn’t just a book about scams, it’s your digital survival guide.
Armed with humor, insight, and just the right amount of sarcasm, this book will teach you how to dodge scams like a pro, before they make an ATM out of you.
So, are you ready to outsmart Scamistan? Let the games begin!
Chhavi Lamba
Chhavi Lamba is a fraud, risk, and compliance expert with over nine years of experience battling cybercriminals across e-commerce, banking, and payment processing. She has spent her career decoding scams, outsmarting fraudsters, and building airtight security systems before they could say, “Your OTP, please?”
With a front-row seat to the evolving world of cybercrime, Chhavi brings razor-sharp insights and war stories from the trenches of financial security. This book marks her debut as an author, where she blends expertise with wit, turning complex cyber threats into an engaging, eye-opening read.
She also runs Fraudbuster’s Chronicles, a popular LinkedIn newsletter that spills the secrets of scam artists, fraud trends, and real-world heists. Through her writing, she continues her mission to keep people one step ahead of cybercriminals because the best way to beat a scam is to see it coming.
