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RESOURCES

Tools for Fraud Awareness, Documentation, and Personal Protection

This page is intentionally simple—no hype, no storefront vibe. Just practical resources that line up with the mission: protect people from scams, document abuse, and keep your money and identity harder to steal.

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Education

The goal is pattern recognition: scams, corruption incentives, and how people get maneuvered into bad decisions.

OFFENSIVE INTELLIGENCE: 300 techniques, tools and tips to know everything about everyone, in business and elsewhere

#1

A research/OSINT-style reference for how information gets gathered and used—good for understanding modern manipulation tactics.

Corruption and Government: Causes, Consequences, and Reform (2nd Edition)

#2

A policy-focused look at how corruption forms, scales, and survives inside institutions.

The Scam Survival Guide 2025: because "it won't happen to me" is not a strategy!

#3

Consumer-focused scam patterns and prevention habits. Good “baseline defense” reading.

The Infographic Guide to Personal Finance: A Visual Reference for Everything You Need to Know

#4

A visual “reset” for personal finance basics. Great if you want the fundamentals laid out clean.

Identity & Document Protection

Basic tools that reduce exposure and create friction for thieves.

Minimalist Wallet for Men (RFID Blocking Metal Wallet + Money Clip)

#5

Compact daily carry option with RFID blocking.

Fireproof Document Bags (4 Pack) — Waterproof Zipper Pouches

#6

A basic protective layer for legal-size documents, cash, and backups.

ADIMO Home Safe Box (1.2 Cubic Feet) — Digital Keypad + Dual Key

#7

A compact safe for important documents and valuables.

Amazon Basics 8-Sheet High Security Cross-Cut Shredder (P-4)

#8

Cross-cut shredding for sensitive paperwork and old cards.

Documentation & Storage

Backups and organization tools for keeping records, receipts, scans, and case paperwork in one place.

Kepmem Flash Drive 64GB (Pack of 10)

#9

Multipack drives for basic file backups and document copies.

1TB Portable SSD (Up to 2100MB/s) — USB 3.2, USB-C & A

#10

Fast storage for long-term backups and big files (video, scans, archives).

HP PS150 Portable Document Scanner

#11

Digitize paperwork into searchable files and keep a clean record trail.

TRANBO Expandable File Folder (Legal Size / 12 Pockets)

#12

A physical filing system to keep categories separated and easy to access.

Budgeting & Tracking

The point is visibility. If you can’t see your money clearly, someone else can “move it” without you noticing fast enough.

Clever Fox Budget Planner — Expense Tracker Notebook (A5)

#13

Monthly budgeting organizer for categories, bills, and spending visibility.

Clever Fox Income & Expense Tracker — Ledger Book (1-Year)

#14

Bookkeeping-style ledger for a clean paper trail of income and expenses.

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