Hype: How Scammers, Grifters, Con Artists and Influencers Are Taking Over the Internet - and Why We're Following
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Exposing digital age scams and our susceptibility.
If you've ever been fascinated or baffled by the audacity of internet scams and the widespread allure they seem to have, "Hype" could be the eye-opener you need. Gabrielle Bluestone combines investigative journalism with a touch of psychology, unraveling the fabric of modern-day cons. She doesn't just recount the scandals; she digs into the 'why' behind our collective gullibility. This insightful read might just change the way you look at the next viral sensation.
Hype: How Scammers, Grifters, Con Artists and Influencers Are Taking Over the Internet - and Why We're Following
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ISBN: 9780008438678
Authors:
Gabrielle Bluestone
Publisher: HarperCollins
Date of Publication: 2021-05-06
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.32
(rated by 1014 readers)
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From Vice journalist and executive producer of hit Netflix documentary Fyre comes an eye-opening look at the con artists, grifters and snake oil salesmen of the digital age—and why we can’t stop falling for them."Scams are hot right now, and Bluestone covers the hottest here." – Booklist We live in an age where scams are the new normal. A charismatic entrepreneur sells thousands of tickets to a festival that never happened. Respected investors pour millions into a start-up centered around fake blood tests. Reviewers and celebrities flock to London’s top-rated restaurant that’s little more than a backyard shed. These unsettling stories of today’s viral grifters have risen to fame and hit the front-page headlines, yet the curious conundrum remains: Why do these scams happen?Drawing from scientific research, marketing campaigns, and exclusive documents and interviews, Vice reporter Gabrielle Bluestone delves into the irresistible hype that fuels our social media ecosystem, whether it’s from the trusted influencers that peddled Fyre or the consumer reviews that sold Juicero. A cultural examination that is as revelatory as it is relevant, Hype pulls back the curtain on the manipulation game behind the never-ending scam season—and how we as consumers can stop getting played.
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