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    Victim
    Victim
    Victim
    Ebook43 pages29 minutes

    Victim

    By Kathleen Morris

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    If you've ever been a victim of a telemarketing scam, or know someone who has, you will want to read this book. It tells the story from different perspectives, and allows us access into the devastating life of those who work the scam as well as those who have had their lives ruined because of it.

    Victim, is a short story focusing on a handful of people who get on a plane together. With only one thing in common, they form unlikely bonds and come together in an unusual way.

    Hang on to your seats, and come along with undercover officer James Parkinson as he follows a suspected scammer.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRouge Publishing
    Release dateDec 22, 2018
    ISBN9781927828427
    Victim
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    Kathleen Morris

    I love to write both fiction and non-fiction. I've been writing for over 30 years and love to dream up characters or write personal interest stories. I don't know what I'd do if I didn't write. It is both my outlet and my therapy. I love it dearly!

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      Victim - Kathleen Morris

      Victim

      Copyright 2018 by Kathleen Morris

      Rouge Publishing

      Creative Commons License. This eBook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only, and may not be reproduced, copied or distributed for commercial or non-commercial purposes, as it is the copyrighted property of the author. If you enjoyed this book, please encourage your friends to download their own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

      ISBN # 978-1-927828-42-7

      Dedication – This book is dedicated to my son Brett, who fell victim to a scam just before the birth of his second child. He lost his life-savings, and his family was devastated. This story was written to raise awareness of the Canada Revenue Agency scam in particular, and other telemarketing scams including financial terrorism, computer scams, cell phones scams, and any scam done in person, including robbery. We are raising money through GoFundMe as a way to help recoup some of Brett’s losses. By offering this book, we hope to raise awareness that these scams are becoming more prevalent in society and they are hurting everyday people, young and old, from all walks of life. Please consider donating to Brett’s campaign in exchange for a free read. Any amount is greatly appreciated! Click on GoFundMe to donate today. Thank you for your generosity!

      Table of Contents

      Chapter 1 – Tax Man

      Chapter 2 – Cry Wolf

      Chapter 3 – SIN

      Chapter 4 – Shame Shift

      Chapter 5 – Under Cover

      Chapter 6 – Weary

      Chapter 7 – Shock and Awe

      Chapter 8 – Boom

      Chapter 9 – Damage Control

      Chapter 10 – Lies

      Chapter 11 – Demise

      Chapter 12 – Unlikely Hero

      Chapter 13 – Redemption

      Chapter 14 – Unstable

      Chapter 15 – Unlikely Hero

      This book was offered free in hopes to raise money for Brett. Please consider donating to his GoFundMe page even if it’s just a small amount. Thank you for your generosity and compassion toward this cause!

      Chapter 1 – Tax Man

      Brabaldeep sat at his desk ready for the day.

      He had regretted getting a job at the call center and told himself he was going to quit as soon as he made enough money to bring his wife and daughter to Canada.

      But three years had already gone by, and he was still there. Still scamming people out of their money, and

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