The book is about the historical and political dimensions of social and economic problems that led to fraud, scam and deception (or crimes-of-persuation) locally known as 419 in Nigeria. It gives an insight in the modus operandi of modern day global problem of deception, and activities of con artists, including case studies and personal investigations carried out all over the world by the author. It gives tips on how to escape being trapped in the web of con artists and losing your fortune. The book also includes efforts of Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and Nigeria Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) at fighting Economic and Pharmaceutical deception. It is very revealing and explosive.