Download or read book Identity Theft Don t Be a Victim written by Keith Stoddart and published by K & a Publishing. This book was released on 2010-02-19 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dealing with identity theft is a frustrating and time-consuming ordeal. Identity theft victims receive lots of advice and reassurance; much of it is neither accurate nor helpful. Here the authors share what they learned about reclaiming and protecting identity-what works and what doesn't. Knowing that information about ID theft is generally scattered and difficult to follow, the authors have thoughtfully complied their comprehensive tips in a concise and easy-to-use format. Find out exactly what to do, where to go, and who to contact in case your identity is stolen. Learn to manage your identity with confidence. This book will guide you through the steps of restoring your identity or protecting it from being stolen in the first place.

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 Alert written by Steve Weisman and published by FT Press. This book was released on 2014-06-16 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Protect yourself from identity theft! Nearly 17 million Americans were victimized by identity theft in 2012 alone: for 13 straight years, it has been America's #1 consumer crime. No one is immune: children, the elderly and even the dead have been victimized. Identity theft can be high-tech, low-tech, or even no tech, via "dumpster diving." You're vulnerable, and you need to act. Fortunately, you can take practical steps to safeguard your identity right now. In Identity Theft Alert, award-winning author and attorney Steve Weisman shows you exactly what to do, and how to do it. Equally important, he also tells you what to stop doing: the common, inadvertent behaviors that could be setting you up as a victim. Weisman starts with a clear-eyed assessment of the problem, helping you understand just how much risk you face. Next, he helps you understand, anticipate, and prevent all these frightening forms of identity theft: Identity theft via Facebook and other social media Identity theft via your iPhone or Android smartphone Theft of your credit or debit cards, and other access to your finances Crime sprees performed in your name Medical identity theft that could lead to you getting the wrong treatment – and could even kill you The fast-growing scourge of income tax identity theft, including stolen refunds Don't be the next victim: read this book, follow its step-by-step advice, and protect yourself!

Download or read book Don t Be a Victim of Identity Theft written by Benjamin R. Clark and published by . This book was released on 2011-04-11 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite the fact that the government has aggressively turned out laws to regulate identity theft, the crime continues to be a prevalent concern in both the cyber world and the real world. Identity theft is a crime wherein a person'¬"s personal information is used without consent for fraudulent purposes. Confidential details that are given out to help identify an individual is stolen from the victim and the thief uses it to pose as the victim to obtain loans, goods or as false credentials to acquire other services. There are many resources and services that can be utilized for identity theft protection or solution. Yet, the very best strategy to prevent this type of crime from ever happening to you is self-protection. Refuse to be a victim by taking control, educating yourself with the facts, learning the solutions and applying it. No one else can protect your back better than you yourself can. Some of the advice you will learn here:'¬¢ Be careful of any information you'¬"re giving out'¬¢ Be wary of to whom you'¬"re giving it out to'¬¢ Be cautious of the safety of your environment before disclosing your informationUse the information on this book to find out all you need to know about identity theft so you can protect yourself from this frightening crime.

Download or read book So Someone Stole Your Identity Now What written by Sameria Paul-Goff and published by Page Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2023-04-28 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: So Someone Stole Your Identity, Now What? is an easy-to-follow step-by-step guide written by an identity theft victim who has gone on to help others clear fraudulent items from their credit files. This guide takes you through the process of clearing your credit file of identity theft and discrepancies, which will ultimately allow you to return your credit to its good standings. Organizing this information into book form has allowed the author to share valuable information with an unlimited number of consumers. Learn about the initial step of filing a police report, contacting the Federal Trade Commission, contacting the creditors/debt collectors, and contacting the credit bureaus. Get familiar with the process of reporting the fraud, fraud alerts and security freezes, locking and unlocking your credit file, removing items from your credit file, completing the identity theft report, and so on. And lastly, pore over the Helpful Tips section, that discusses the things to avoid, things to remember, and how to organize and eliminate creditor/debt collector harassment information, and child identity theft tips.

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 Identity Theft written by and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 4 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Identity Lockdown Your Step By Step Guide to Identity Theft Protection written by James R. LaPiedra, CFP® and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2014-09-16 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Identity theft can destroy your reputation, deplete your bank accounts, and do serious damage to your financial future. You need a complete solution to prevent it, detect it, and recover from it when it happens. James LaPiedra clearly outlines the problem and explains how to: - assess your current risk factors; - reduce your vulnerability; - proactively monitor for suspicious activity; - respond quickly to restore a compromised identity. The thieves just don't want cash: They'll take your social security number, driver's license, health plan, credit, and anything else they can get their hands on. Even worse, identity theft is easier than ever because of the proliferation of sharing personal information on the Internet. By learning how real people become victims, you'll be able to minimize your chances of becoming a victim and take the proper steps if you're targeted. Protect yourself, your family, and your future with Identity Lockdown.

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 Don t Fall Victim to Identity Theft written by Brian Lewis and published by . This book was released on 2015-01-04 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reading a book about identity theft and how to protect yourself could help you be able to keep your identity private and yours. The book can help by explaining exactly what identity theft is, how it occurs, what information the thieves would be after, how to protect your private information from anyone looking for it, and even how to help you if you are already a victim of identity theft.

Download or read book Identity Theft Don t Be the Next Victim written by Frank Tebeau and published by . This book was released on 2012-08-06 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Defining Identity TheftSuppose you get robbed as you walk down the street, trying to get to your house. Suddenly out of nowhere, a person runs right to you, knocks you over and makes off with your wallet or purse and before you really register in your brain what has happened, they are gone. Now what do you do? It is like a bad movie scene and it seems as if this type of crime will get worse and worse.Why that may be you ask?With this new technological age, thieves don't have to rob a person face to face, nor rob a bank and other establishments. Why? Getting the person's information in obtaining employment, credit and bank accounts and other ways to get money or credit, does this.This activity, called Identity Theft, is so common that it has already affected millions of victims in the United States and Canada. Over the past few years, news stories about it have been reported. These stories make people aware of the crime.Also, campaigns and laws have been passing to build up the public's awareness as well as to combat the growing problem.

Download or read book Johnny May s Guide to Preventing Identity Theft written by Johnny R. May and published by Security Resources Unlimited, LLC. This book was released on 2004-04 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With over 27 million identity thefts reported in the last five years and over $48 billion in theft losses to businesses and financial institutions in 2002 alone, this up-to-date and comprehensive guide is a must-have for those who want to protect themselves.

Download or read book Identity Theft For Dummies written by Michael J. Arata, Jr. and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-01-26 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Practical solutions to help you deter, detect, and defend against identity theft In 2008, 9.9 million Americans became victims of identity theft. The cost exceeded $48 billion in 2008; consumers spend some $5 billion out-of-pocket each year to clear up resulting fraud issues. This guide will help keep you from becoming the next victim. Written by a veteran security professional, Identity Theft For Dummies gives you the tools to recognize what information is vulnerable, minimize your risk, stay safe online, and practice damage control if your identity is compromised. If you have a name, a date of birth, and a Social Security number, you're a potential victim; this book helps you recognize your risk and defend against identity thieves Explains what identity theft is, how it happens, and how to recognize if you have become a victim Shows how to protect your personal information, how to be discreet in public places, how to interpret your credit report, and why you should monitor your financial statements Helps you recognize risks you may not have considered, such as what you set at the curb on trash day Provides advice on how to clear your name if you are victimized Identity Theft For Dummies arms you to fight back against this growing threat.

Download or read book The Young Adult s Guide to Identity Theft written by Myra Faye Turner and published by Atlantic Publishing Company. This book was released on 2016-12-30 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The sooner you learn how to avoid identity theft, the better. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says that as many as one in every eight adults and one in every four households has been victimized by identity thieves in the past five years. To make matters even worse, if you end up a victim of identity theft, it can take years to clean up the mess. Being young is about starting a life and having opportunities, not dealing with scammers and identity theft. In the age of the internet, fraud is a serious risk that we all face. This book provides the young adult audience with all of the information they need to stop these serious problems in a conversational, and sometimes humorous, tone. From teaching teens what identity fraud is to identifying the warning signs, this book has you covered. The young adult audience will learn what to look for when they’re buying that new record or contour kit online, such as websites that should not be trusted. You will also find a step-by-step guide to recovering your identity in case it has actually been stolen. To avoid being a victim of identity theft, the first step you need to take is to arm yourself with the knowledge contained in this book to protect yourself before it ever happens.

Download or read book Your Evil Twin written by B. Sullivan and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2004-09-23 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The crime of the twenty-first century doesn't discriminate: ID theft has hit ordinary citizens and celebrities alike, from Oprah Winfrey to Steven Spielberg, and costs the economy $50 billion a year. Your Evil Twin covers this exploding crime from every possible angle. It includes exclusive whodunit details from mastermind identity thieves who have pilfered money from half the members of the Forbes 400, as well as exclusive interviews with a myriad of criminals in the Internet's underground, such as Russian hackers who have extorted money from U.S. banks. The book also issues a scathing indictment of the credit granting industry, from credit card issuers to the secretive credit reporting agencies, who have misunderstood the crime from the start, have been slow to respond, and bear much of the responsibility for the epidemic. Finally, Bob Sullivan, author and identity theft expert, probes the tepid solutions now being cobbled together by the industry and government. Bob Sullivan (Snohomish, WA), senior technology writer for MSNBC.com, is the nation's leading journalist covering identity fraud. He has written more than 100 articles on the subject since 1996, and is a regular contributor to MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Nightly News, the Today show, and various local NBC affiliates. With colleague Mike Brunker, Sullivan received the prestigious 2002 Society of Professional Journalists Public Service Award for ongoing coverage of Internet fraud.

Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Recovering from Identity Theft written by Mari J. Frank and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-05-04 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A clear path out of the nightmare Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in the United States and in many cases the victim has no knowledge of the theft until the situation is dire. Author Mari J. Frank, an attorney and advocate for victims of identity theft, takes the reader through every step necessary to reclaim their identity and wipe the records of theft off of all reports. • Covers every kind of fraud including bank, credit card, loans, insurance, medical, government, tax, professional license, business, employer, and online • A step–by–step process to reclaiming identity and wiping the records of theft off all reports

Download or read book The Official Identity Theft Prevention Handbook written by Denis G. Kelly and published by Sterling & Ross Publishers. This book was released on 2011 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is America’s top-rank crime concern? Identity theft. According to a 2009 Gallup Crime survey, 66 percent of U.S. adults say they worry “frequently” or “occasionally” about being a victim of identity theft. Why is the percentage of adults concerned with identity theft more than three times greater than the percentage concerned with “being sexually assaulted” or “getting murdered”? Similar to the identity theft crime itself, there is not a simple answer. Identity theft is a perfect storm: it affects many people, everyone is a potential target, there are substantial negative consequences, few truly understand the crime, and trusted sources disseminate information and products that can mislead, not help, the victim. It is comparable to driving your car without a door (and having no other options). You feel exposed, vulnerable and you know the consequences of a side impact are devastating; yet, you have no other option. The reality is you do have options to protect yourself, andThe Official Identity Theft Prevention Handbookis here to teach you them. The Official Identity Theft Prevention Handbookis the first book to analyze identity theft in its proper context and provide takeaways to minimize the likelihood that you will be harmed by identity theft and to mitigate the negative consequences in the event that you've become a victim. Identity theft continues to proliferate, and it is tearing the fabric of our society. All understand it is important, but compelling people to take appropriate action is a challenge.The Official Identity Theft Prevention Handbookprovides a tremendous first step towards individual and societal responsibility. We can swing the pendulum in the other direction. In the case of identity theft, the best defense is a good offense.