Download or read book 50 Ways to Protect Your Identity and Your Credit written by Steve Weisman and published by Pearson Education. This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everything You Need to Know About Identity Theft, Credit Cards, Credit Repair, and Credit Reports "The author substitutes straight talk for legal mumbo-jumbo in 50 Ways to Protect Your Identity and Your Credit. Reading this book is like getting a black belt in consumer self-defense." –Jim Bohannon, host ofThe Jim Bohannon Show "Identity theft is among the fastest-growing problems facing Americans today. This book will help you learn all you need to know to protect your lives, money, and security. Consider it your first stop in your quest for knowledge and guidance to prevent ID theft." –Robert Powell, Editor of CBSMarketWatch "As one who has lived through some of the nightmare scenarios discussed by the author, I believe "Steve's Rules" (Chapter 14) need to be placed in a prominent place so you can see them any time you think you are safe. They may be the new practical commandments for financial survival." –Doug Stephan, host of theGood Daynationally syndicated radio show "Detecting and stopping identity thieves is imperative to protecting your finances and financial reputation. Steve Weisman shows you how to protect yourself and what steps to take if you are victimized. This is a must-read for anyone with a bank account and a credit card!" –Bonnie Bleidt, Boston Stock Exchange Reporter, CBS4 Boston, Host ofEarly Exchange, WBIX Don't be a victim! Save your identity, save your credit–and save a fortune! 10,000,000 Americans had their identities stolen last year–don't be the next! Discover easy steps you can take now to reduce your vulnerability. Recognize "phishing" and other identity scams–online and off. Learn what you must do immediately if you've been attacked. Defend yourself against credit rip-offs, and stop paying more than you have to! It's all here: simple rules, handy checklists, even easy-to-use form letters! © Copyright Pearson Education. All rights reserved.
Download or read book How to Survive Identity Theft written by David Holtzman and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2009-11-18 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Identity theft is at an all-time high. In one notorious case, a criminal racked up more than $100,000 of debt in the name of his victim. The thief bought homes, motorcycles, and handguns in the victim’s name. The victim and his wife spent more than four years and $15,000 to clear his name. Money, credit, and even lives are at stake when an identity is stolen. Yet many people don’t know what legal protections exist. You need to learn what to do when your name, credit card number, or other information gets into the wrong hands. Security expert David Holtzman offers you clear, concise advice on how to reduce the chances of fraud and what steps victims need to take to reclaim their lives. An extensive resource list offers tools to draw up a plan to rebuild credit and reputation. Thieves are roaming the Internet. But with this essential guide, their victims can even the score!
Download or read book 50 Ways to Protect Your Identity in a Digital Age written by Steve Weisman and published by FT Press. This book was released on 2012-10-10 with total page 373 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is better to stop identity theft from happening in the first place than have to fix or repair the situation afterwards. Steve Weisman reveals the threats of new identity theft attacks based on use of Facebook, iPad, iPhone, Android, cloud apps, iPod, and other new technologies -- and shows you how to protect yourself, or how to fix the damage if you've already been attacked! Discover why ID theft is more dangerous than ever, and discover today's most dangerous new threats -- including attacks targeting medical records, personal finance and online banking sites, the elderly, and military service members. Meet the hackers and organized crime groups who want to steal your identity and money -- and learn how to protect your data and your life! Step by step, Weisman shows how to avoid risks, minimize risks you can't completely avoid, and immediately take the right steps if you're ever victimized. He objectively reviews new products and services that promise to fight identity theft, and previews emerging dangers, such as RFID credit cards. If you use a computer, the Internet, a smartphone, cell phone, tablet, or any other communications device, 50 Ways to Protect Your Identity in a Digital Age isn't just an indispensable wake-up call: it's the world's best resource for protecting yourself!
Download or read book Taking Charge written by Federal Trade Commission and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-12-12 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Identity theft happens when someone steals your personal information and uses it without your permission. It is a serious crime that can wreak havoc with your finances, credit history, and reputation – and it can take time, money, and patience to resolve. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the nation's consumer protection agency, prepared this guide to help you repair the damage that identity theft can cause, and reduce the risk of identity theft happening to you.If you suspect that someone has stolen your identity, acting quickly is the best way to limit the damage. Setting things straight involves some work. This guide has tips, worksheets, blank forms, and sample letters to guide you through the recovery process. It covers:• what identity theft victims must do immediately• what problems may crop up• how you can reduce your risk of identity theft
Download or read book Identity Theft written by Sandra K. Hoffman and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2009-12-14 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive examination of different forms of identity theft and its economic impact, including profiles of perpetrators and victims and coverage of current trends, security implications, prevention efforts, and legislative actions. What are the common forms of identity theft? Who are the most likely targets? What is law enforcement doing to counter a crime perpetrated not only by petty thieves and sophisticated con artists, but by terrorists, money-launderers, and those involved in human trafficking, drug trafficking, and illegal immigration? Identity Theft: A Reference Handbook examines these questions and more. With the 1998 Identity Theft and Assumption Deterrence Act as its starting point, this informative volume begins by explaining the federal, state, and global definitions of identity theft and how the lack of a standardized approach masks the true pervasiveness of the problem. In addition to addressing the crime's perpetrators, methods, and victims, the book also looks at what individuals, businesses, and the government are doing—and should consider doing—to curb the growth of this crime.
Download or read book School s Out written by Craig Hirsch and published by School's Out. This book was released on 2006 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The humor-laced information, combined with off-the-wall examples will help readers remember the critical curriculum--how to survive and thrive in the adult world of work, finances, and life. (Education)
Download or read book Credit Repair Kit For Dummies written by Steve Bucci and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-07-28 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now, you can finally end the cycle of bad credit and get back on your feet by following the step-by-step advice and tools in Credit Repair Kit For Dummies, 2nd Edition. You’ll find out everything you need to know about creating a solid plan to get your credit back on track. You’ll discover how to find your credit report, review all of the information in it, and learn how you can repair and spruce it up. You’ll learn how to communicate with creditors and how to budget so that you can pay your bills in full and on time. You’ll learn how to apply these credit strategies to all life situations, from building credit with your life partner to financially surviving a divorce, unemployment, and student loans. You will find out how to safe-guard your identity so that other people don’t damage your credit. Find out how to: Take charge of your credit Get help from credit counselors Request copies of your credit report Know how to interpret your credit report and credit score Avoid foreclosure Communicate with collectors, lawyers, and the courts Manage medical debt Safe-guard your identity Complete with lists of ten tips to avoid identity theft and reduce damages, ten ways you can prevent foreclosure, ten methods for establishing and improving credit, and ten strategies for handling financial emergencies, Credit Repair Kit For Dummies, 2nd Edition is your one-stop guide to improving and maintaining your credit score and protecting your identity. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.
Download or read book Parent To Child The Guide written by Natalie D'Annibale Bandlow and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2006-02 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide provides parens with an oppotunity to chronicle their own personal history and past experiences as well as the history and experiences of their child's life in a direct, loving, and supportive way. Don't wait - let Parent To Child : The Guide assist you in writing the legacy you want and need to leave for your chldren ... just in case.
Download or read book Identity Theft written by Rennay Craats and published by Canmore, Alta. : Altitude Pub. Canada. This book was released on 2005-09 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Easy to read, up-to-the-minute account of the facts, key players, and the complexities of identity theft.
Download or read book Credit Repair Kit For Dummies written by Melyssa Barrett and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-01-07 with total page 487 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sensible ways to manage and repair your credit Need a credit makeover? You’re not alone: in the U.S., outstanding credit card and other types of revolving debt have jumped over 20% in the past decade, and millions of Americans are struggling with one or more credit-related issues. Whether you’re just working on improving your score or need some sound advice on how to make debt a thing of the past, the latest edition of Credit Repair Kit for Dummies is packed with reliable information for escaping the quicksand and taking the concrete steps needed to build up a solid score. There are many reasons why you might have a subpar credit score—mortgage and auto debt, student loans, impacts of disasters such as COVID-19, and even identity theft. This book covers these scenarios and more, helping you identify the reasons behind a lower score and providing you with straightforward, proven techniques for managing it back to where you want it to be. Also included are sample credit reports, forms, templates, and other helpful online tools to use to whip your score into decent shape. Add information to your report to beef-up a low score Avoid, reduce, and get rid of mortgage, credit card, student loan, and auto debt Keep a good credit score during a period of unemployment Fight back against identity theft A good credit score is always a great thing to have. This book shows you how to put even the worst credit situations behind you and make a poor score just a bad—and distant—memory.
Download or read book How To Fix Your Credit written by Dominique Brown and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2014-06-07 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did you know that millions of people are dealing with credit problems today? These people aren't just the typical irresponsible people or dead beats that come to mind when you think of credit problems. Credit problems exist in all walks of life! Nearly 70% of credit reports contain fixable items. That means 70% of people are letting their credit report cost them thousands of dollars per year! Did you know that, a poor credit score can hurt your chances of qualifying for a credit card, mortgage or any other kind of loan-it can even get in the way of renting an apartment, finding a job or reaching your dreams! However, a bad credit score can always be improved. Step by step and in plain English the HOW TO FIX YOUR CREDIT book shows you how to understand, improve and protect your credit quickly, easily, legally and on your own. Stop letting your credit score delay your dreams and cost you thousands of dollars.
Download or read book Credit Repair Kit For Dummies written by Stephen R. Bucci and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-03-13 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Manage and repair your credit Credit card debt is the third largest source of household indebtedness. Credit Repair Kit For Dummies gives you the tools you need to repair your credit. This new edition covers: major changes with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) inquiry into overdraft practices and their effect on consumers; dealing with the effect of tightened credit markets on those with good, marginal, or bad credit; best ways to recover from mortgage related score hits or minimize damage after walking away from a home; updated Vantage Score information; updated coverage on reporting programs like FICO Score watch, etc.; what makes a good FICO score today; a new section on significant others (boyfriend/girlfriend/spouse) and credit/debt sharing; Debt Relief Act in a mortgage meltdown situation; the latest tips and advice on dealing with identity theft and annoying collection calls; and more. Online you'll find sample credit reports, forms, templates, and other helpful tools to help whip your credit into shape. Updated credit score examples with new ranges New information about IRS exceptions to the Mortgage Forgiveness Advice and tips about adding information to a credit report, and beefing-up thin credit Useful, downloadable, forms and tools on Dummies.com If you have mediocre credit and want or need to better manage it in order to get a job, reduce insurance costs, qualify for banking products, and more, Credit Repair Kit For Dummies has it covered.
Download or read book 50 Plus One Tips to Preventing Identity Theft written by Elizabeth Drake and published by Encouragement Press, LLC. This book was released on 2006-09 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Identity theft is the fastest growing crime, worldwide. Victims of identity theft report that it takes on average more than 100 hours of letter writing, phone calls and record keeping to get their identity back! 50 plus one tips to Preventing Identity Theft is your first step to protecting your family, your money and your identity. This book is particularly important if you travel internationally or buy on the Internet. The more complicated your financial life, the more charge accounts, investments or bank accounts you have, the more vulnerable you may be and the more important this book is to keeping your finances secure. Learn to anticipate problems by setting up safeguards on your accounts; how to set up a system to monitor your accounts and finances; if the Internet is safer than the mall; who is responsible for losses when theft occurs?; and is theft protection worth the money?
Download or read book Consumer s Resource Handbook written by and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Credit Management Kit For Dummies written by Stephen R. Bucci and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-08-26 with total page 411 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The painless way to manage credit in today's financial landscape People with great credit scores are getting turned down for credit cards and loans for homes and cars. What do they need besides a good score? What are lenders looking for now that they are extremely risk-averse? Repairing broken or damaged credit is one thing, but having to meet today's much stiffer credit standards requiring that consumers consistently manage their credit is another thing all together. Credit Management Kit For Dummies gives you answers to these questions and insight into these concerns, and also walks you down the correct path to credit application approval. You'll discover major changes with the Credit CARD (Credit Accountability, Responsibility, and Disclosure) Act provisions and the new Consumer Financial Protection Legislation Agency; the effect of tightened credit markets on those with good, marginal, or bad credit; new rules and programs including Hope and Government options via the Obama Administration; the best ways to recover from mortgage related credit score hits; tips for minimizing damage after walking away from a home; credit score examples with new ranges; and much more. The pros and cons of credit counselors The quickest and most effective way to undo damage from identity theft Advice and tips about adding information to a credit report, and beefing-up thin credit Guidance for evaluating your Credit Score in today's economy Fannie Mae's revised guidelines for purchasing mortgages Information on significant others (boyfriend/girlfriend/spouse) and credit and debt sharing IRS exceptions to the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act in a mortgage meltdown situation Not just for those who have bad credit and need to repair it, Credit Management Kit For Dummies also serves as an invaluable resource for those with average credit who want, or need, to manage it to get a job, reduce insurance costs, qualify for banking products, and more.
Download or read book Take Charge written by and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Child Identity Theft written by Robert P. Chappell and published by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. This book was released on 2012-12-21 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Child identity theft is the fastest growing type of identity theft, a crime that affects some 10 million people annually. Each year more than 500,000 children are affected by identity theft – half of them under age six. Countless other cases go unreported because the thief is a relative or parent of the victim. This devastating crime can wreak havoc on a child's future opportunities; it can be difficult to prove, and even harder to undo the damage that has been done. Child Identity Theft speaks to parents everywhere, the majority of whom have no idea that their children's identities have become such prime targets for thieves and criminals. Here, a veteran law enforcement professional and expert in child identity theft offers parents, educators, law enforcement officials, and others who care for or work with children an inside look at the ways in which children are vulnerable to identity thieves. Chappell presents the vital information in a question and answer format, offering not just information about how child identity theft happens, but also how to prevent it from happening, and what to do if it does. Among other things, Child Identity Theft explains: how a loophole in the national credit reporting system allows criminals to target innocent children for their creditworthiness; the variety of forms that child identity theft can take; the hidden techniques that thieves use to gain children's identities and personal information; which children are at a higher risk for identity theft; and how an increasing number of child identity thefts are perpetrated by parents and relatives. This book reveals the reality of child identity theft and the steps we all should take to protect our children and ourselves. How many victimized children are out there out there waiting to be discovered? Has your child been victimized? One hopes not, but if so, this book will give you the tools to find out and get help.
