[New Release] Fraud Profiling: The Moment You Believe, the Scam Begins

A psychology professor and an active-duty intelligence detective have come together. One has delved into the human mind, while the other has investigated crime scenes. The common thread in all fraud crimes that have shaken South Korea-such as voice phishing, romance scams, and investment fraud-is 'psychology.' This book begins from the perspective of the scammer and digs deep into the psychology of the victim. Drawing on the real investigative experience of an active detective, it vividly unpacks the scammer's conversational patterns, psychological tactics, and methods. Through the expert analysis of a psychologist, it also offers profound insights into the question, "Why do we get deceived?" Fraud is never your fault. They have meticulously targeted your mind. The authors teach how to avoid falling victim to scams and offer words of recovery, not self-blame, to those already hurt. The book dismantles the sophisticated strategies of scammers and presents a way to break free from their psychological games.

Lee Seungcheol, a distinguished professor in the Department of Real Estate Finance and Asset Management at Korea Open Cyber University, is a recruitment and organizational expert holding doctorates in Human Resource Management and Public Administration. With over 20 years of experience in the HR field, he has supported public institutions and private companies with recruitment consulting, the establishment of fair recruitment systems, and the enhancement of organizational efficiency. Inspector Lee Seunghwan is a 28-year veteran police officer currently serving on the Metropolitan Intelligence Team 1 of the Public Security Intelligence Division at the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency. He has gained extensive field experience working in key investigative and intelligence departments, including the Investigation and Intelligence Divisions at Yeongdeungpo Police Station, the Intelligence Division 2 at the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency, and the Anti-Corruption Promotion Team at the Office for Government Policy Coordination. In recognition of his contributions, he has received more than ten ministerial commendations from the Prime Minister, the Minister of the Interior and Safety, the Prosecutor General, the Mayor of Seoul, and the Commissioner General of the National Police Agency.

Fraud Profiling: The Moment You Believe, the Scam Begins | Written by Lee Seungcheol & Lee Seunghwan | Milal | 392 pages | 22,000 KRW