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Opening Credits
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Introduction
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1 The Mail Order Boom – An Era of Opportunity
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2 The Direct Marketing Revolution
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3 Gary Halbert – The Maestro of Persuasion
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4 Crafting the Perfect Letter – Copywriting That Converts
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5 Inside the Scam – Anatomy of a Fraudulent Mail Order Pitch
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6 The Psychology Behind the Scam
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7 Iconic Campaigns – Successes and Scams in the 1980s
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8 Evolution of Mail Order Scams in the 1990s
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9 Tools of the Trade – Technology and Data in Direct Marketing
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10 Visuals and Presentation – The Role of Envelope Design
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11 Direct Response Marketing – Measuring Success and Manipulating Outcomes
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12 Regulatory and Legal Backdrop in the Pre-Digital Era
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13 The Ripple Effect – Impact on Consumers and Industries
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14 Behind Closed Doors – Insider Perspectives from the Direct Marketing World
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15 Global Dimensions of Mail Order Fraud
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16 The Transition to Digital – End of an Era?
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17 Consumer Education – Learning from the Past
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18 Reforming the Industry – From Scam to Legitimate Direct Marketing
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19 Final Thoughts – The Evolution into an Online World of Scams and Cryptocurrencies
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About the Author
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Ending Credits
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