My name is Sam Shields, and I’m not writing this as an academic expert, but as a fellow survivor.
For decades, I worked in Cybersecurity and Human Resources, designing systems to protect companies and vetting people. Ironically, even with that background, I didn’t see the trap laid for my own heart. After losing my wife, Laura, to cancer, I reached out online looking for connection—and I met a professional scammer.
That experience didn’t break me. It gave me a mission.
This series is my promise to help you feel safe, to know you have a friend who’s been there, and to give you the tools to protect your own heart.
The Guardian's Shield Series Your Defense Against Travel Scams, Caregiver Fraud, Romance Schemes, and Digital Threats
The Guardian’s Shield series exposes the most dangerous scams targeting seniors today—from romance fraud and caregiver schemes to travel cons and digital threats. Through gripping real-life stories and expert insights, author Sam Shields equips readers with the knowledge to recognize, avoid, and defeat those who prey on trust and vulnerability. Each book in the series serves as your personal shield against a different threat.
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