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[*]"Social Engineering: The Art of Human Hacking" by Christopher Hadnagy:

• This is a comprehensive guide that covers various aspects of social engineering, from psychological principles to practical techniques. Hadnagy is a well-known figure in the field.
  
• Link: https://www.amazon.com/Social-Engineering-Art-Human-Hacking/dp/1118935753
  

[*]"The Art of Deception: Controlling the Human Element of Security" by Kevin D. Mitnick:

• Mitnick, a former hacker, provides insights into how social engineering is used to exploit human vulnerabilities. This book offers real-world examples and explanations of common tactics.
  
• Link: https://www.amazon.com/Art-Deception-Controlling-Element-Security/dp/076454280X
  

[*]"Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion" by Robert B. Cialdini:

• While not exclusively focused on social engineering for scams, this book explores the psychological principles of persuasion, which are fundamental to many social engineering techniques. Understanding these principles is crucial for both offense and defense.
  
• Link: https://www.amazon.com/Influence-Psychology-Persuasion-Robert-Cialdini/dp/006124189X
  

[*]"Unmasking the Social Engineer: The Human Element of Security" by Christopher Hadnagy:

• This book digs deeper into the psychological aspects of social engineering, and how to defend against those attacks.
  
• Link: https://www.amazon.com/Unmasking-Social-Engineer-Human-Security/dp/1119433671
  

[*]"Practical Social Engineering. A Primer for the Ethical Hacker. By Joe Gray"

• This book goes into practical applications, and tools used in social engineering. From a ethical hacking stand point.
  
• Link: https://www.amazon.com/Practical-Social-Engineering-Primer-Ethical/dp/B084G4363W 
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[Nazurey]

Havent seen anything by Christopher Hadnagy before, going to check it out thanks for the list