Download or read book Tax Practitioner s Guide to Identity Theft written by Frank Agostino and published by CCH Incorporated. This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tax-related identity theft crimes have risen dramatically in recent years, with millions affected annually. Tax Practitioner Guide to Identity Theft explores federal and state statutes that criminalize identity theft, and the recent cooperative steps taken by the IRS, the Department of Justice, the FBI, the Secret Service, and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service to protect personally identifiable information and pursue identity thieves. The book covers recent case law and provides twenty-five best practices that clients can employ to decrease the risk of both tax-related and non-tax related identity theft

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 Spread of Tax Fraud by Identity Theft written by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Finance. Subcommittee on Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Growth and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book From Victim to Victor written by Mari J. Frank and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Victim to Victor: A Step By Step Guide for Ending the Nightmare of Identity Theft 2nd Edition (With CD) (Porpoise Press, Inc. 2005) by Mari Frank, Esq. with Foreword by US Senator Dianne Feinstein 176 pages plus CD $39.95This book and CD bring hope, positive solutions, and real results to the victims of identity theft who have had nowhere to turn for help until now. Mari's self-help recovery tools for victims of identity theft include the newest laws, critical consumer advice, legal suggestions, and the steps to successfully defeat this crime. She?s added a CD attached to the book, with attorney composed letters, forms, understandable steps and helpful resources. The book and CD are fact filled with crucial information showing you the actions and precautions you need to take to minimize your risk of identity theft. And, if you become a victim, this book effectively coaches you through each and every action you must take, who you must contact, what you need to say, how to complete the pre-formatted letters and essential forms, and how to deal with all the many unique challenges you may face to regain your most valuable asset-your identity. It is a lifesaver.This book will empower you with:?Easy to follow critical steps to protect your identity and regain it if stolen.?Simple to understand legal explanations of your rights.?Attorney composed, pre-formatted letters (on CD) to write to protect and exert your rights without having to hire a lawyer.?Success techniques to handle all issues to protect your privacy and good name.?Ms. Frank?s testimony, educational programs, and her books have been invaluable to victims and policymakers alike. With this new edition of From Victim To Victor: A Step-By-Step Guide For Ending The Nightmare Of Identity Theft with CD, Mari once again provides an excellent guide to help victims of identity theft regain their good name and peace of mind.? ? United States Senator Dianne Feinstein

Download or read book Investigating Identity Theft written by Judith M. Collins and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2006-02-17 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What will you do when you encounter identity theft within your business? Chances are, you have already lost money to identity theft and business fraud. Look no further than the latest newspaper headlines to know that it is an epidemic problem and an alarming reality from which no business-whether small or large-is immune. Although you can't completely stop identity theft from happening, you can be prepared when it takes place. Investigating Identity Theft: A Guide for Businesses, Law Enforcement, and Victims is your practical guide for fully understanding and investigating identity theft. "The training that I received from Judy Collins at MSU has been instrumental to my helping victims of identity theft and locating the person(s) who caused their nightmare. I have even used the training methods she outlines in this book on a homicide investigation and it paid off: the perpetrator is now in jail for the rest of his life. I can't say enough about Dr. Collins and her knowledge of tracking criminals on the Internet; she is a great asset to law enforcement." -Anthony Abdallah, Police Detective, Inkster Police Department (CID), Inkster, Michigan "This valuable book is an essential, pragmatic guide for the full understanding and investigation of identity theft crimes. It also establishes Dr. Judith Collins as a foremost national expert on this growing crime problem that threatens our future." -Dr. Bruce L. Benson, Police Chief Emeritus, Associate Professor, Criminal Justice, Michigan State University "Whether the investigator is working in the private or public sector, Dr. Collins presents valuable information on the methodology required to successfully resolve identity theft cases. The use of real-life investigations, with lessons learned, provides an intriguing and entertaining format while at the same time sharpening the investigator's skills. If you think investigating identity theft is not worthwhile because the crime is committed by individuals on randomly selected victims without specific objectives, goals, or purpose, you need to read this book." -Rod Kinghorn, Director of Investigations, General Motors Global Security "An excellent book. Judith Collins has spent many years investigating identity theft. Her willingness to share her knowledge with law enforcement, businesses, and victims is truly a benefit that cannot be found elsewhere." -Juli Liebler, Captain, East Lansing Police Department, East Lansing, Michigan "Well done. Smart idea. . . . This is an excellent, professionally written book . . . and much needed." -Salman Anwar, Computer Forensic Engineer, Western Michigan University Police Department "As a retired special agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and having worked the past six years in the private sector, I found Dr. Collins's book to be an invaluable tool for both the private sector and the law enforcement community. Dr. Collins provides genuine insight into the complex issues surrounding identity theft. I am confident her book will assist in both the prevention of identity theft and the detection of those who prey on other's identities." -Frank Laudan, Investigator, Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. "Excellent guide! A must-read for anyone involved in investigating identity theft! Dr. Collins has become one of the most respected and knowledgeable authorities in this relatively new field." -Detective Gary A. Guiles (Retired), Fraud Investigator, Lansing Police Department, Lansing, Michigan

Download or read book Identity Theft written by John R. Vacca and published by Prentice Hall Professional. This book was released on 2003 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An overall plan on how to minimize readers risk of becoming a victim, this book was designed to help consumers and institutions ward off this ever-growing threat and to react quickly and effectively to recover from this type of crime. It is filled with checklists on who one should notify in case they become a victim and how to recover an identity.

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 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 and Tax Fraud written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Subcommittee on Government Organization, Efficiency, and Financial Management and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Identity Theft The Personal Guide written by Mark A. Priganc and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2008-01-05 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Identity Theft: The Personal Guide--- Identity Theft CANNOT be Prevented, at this point in time. Your information is already out there. You may be cautious, but, the people/ businesses that have your personal information may be careless. Secondly, you CANNOT Predict, when, the thieves will come calling for your good name. Your information is already out there. Thankfully, you CAN Prepare. Preparation begins when you start reading this book today. Because your information-- IS ALREADY OUT THERE.

Download or read book The Identity Theft Protection Guide written by Amanda Welsh, Ph.D. and published by St. Martin's Griffin. This book was released on 2015-07-07 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: PROTECTION PREVENTION REPAIR Identity theft is the fastest-growing category of crime in the United States today, and dealing with privacy and identity issues has become an essential part of life in our modern society. Each chapter in The Identity Theft Protection Guide contains a self-quiz to identify personal areas of concern, information to help you "take action," and more. This book shows you how to: * Minimize the risk of identity theft * React if your identity is stolen * Obtain and repair credit and insurance reports, and more * Deal with direct marketers, junk mailers, and telephone solicitors * Stop surveillance from GPS devices and cell-phone cameras * Keep your kids safe online * And much more! These valuable survival skills can no longer be considered optional--they are essential for life in today's society. Amanda Welsh's The Identity Theft Protection Guide is the most complete, authoritative, and easy-to-use resource on this crucial topic.

Download or read book Safeguard Your Identity written by Mari J. Frank and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book, expert Mari Frank, attorney, privacy advisor, and former victim of identity theft, shows you how to greatly reduce your chances of becoming a victim of "identity theft."

Download or read book Taxes and Identity Theft Status of IRS Initiatives to Help Victimized Taxpayers written by James R. White and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2011-03-05 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Statement of James R. White, Dir., Strategic Issues, GAO. Identity theft is a serious and growing problem in the U.S. Taxpayers are harmed when identity thieves file fraudulent tax documents using stolen names and Social Security numbers. In 2010 alone, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) identified over 245,000 identity theft incidents that affected the tax system. The hundreds of thousands of taxpayers with tax problems caused by identity theft represent a small percentage of the expected 140 million individual returns filed, but for those affected, the problems can be quite serious. GAO was asked to describe, among other things, (1) when IRS detects identity theft based refund and employment fraud, (2) the steps IRS has taken to resolve, detect, and prevent innocent taxpayers' identity theft related problems, and (3) constraints that hinder IRS's ability to address these issues.This testimony is based on GAO's previous work on identity theft, which was updated by examining data on identity theft cases and interviewing IRS officials. Figures and tables. This is a print on demand report.

Download or read book Identity Theft and Tax Fraud written by United States. Government Accountability Office and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-09-23 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: IRS estimates that, in 2014, it prevented or recovered $22.5 billion in attempted IDT refund fraud, but paid $3.1 billion in fraudulent IDT refunds. Because of the difficulties in knowing the amount of undetected fraud, the actual amount could differ from these point estimates. IDT refund fraud occurs when a refund-seeking fraudster obtains an individual's identifying information and uses it to file a fraudulent tax return. Despite IRS's efforts to identify and prevent IDT refund fraud, this crime is an evolving and costly problem. GAO was asked to examine IRS's efforts to combat IDT refund fraud. This report (1) evaluates the performance of IRS's TPP and (2) assesses IRS's efforts to improve its estimates of IDT refund fraud costs for 2014. GAO recommends that IRS update its TPP risk assessment and take appropriate actions to mitigate risks identified in the assessment. GAO also recommends that IRS improve its IDT cost estimates by removing refund thresholds and using return-level data where available.

Download or read book Preventing Identity Theft in Your Business written by Judith M. Collins and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2016-09-27 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Preventing Identity Theft in Your Business is a reliable guide to help protect companies, their customers, and their employees from the growing problem of identity theft. Real-life examples show managers and executives how to identify business, customer, and employee identity theft, how these crimes are committed, how best to prevent them, and overall, develop an honest company culture. It also covers how to manage this threat in business reorganizations such as mergers, acquisitions, globalization, and outsourcing.

Download or read book Protect Your Identity Step by Step Guide and Workbook written by Carrie Kerskie and published by AliSpy. This book was released on 2020-02-05 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You are your best defense against identity theft. Learn about simple steps you can take to prevent specific types and minimize other types of identity theft. Don't waste money on identity protection services. They only notify you AFTER you are a victim. Take a proactive approach by using the steps outlined in Protec Your Identity.The protection process was developed by Carrie Kerskie after nearly 15 years of working with identity theft victims. She has tested her protection process with nearly thousands of clients. Now you too can take back control of your identity with Protect Your Identity.

Download or read book Identity Theft and Tax Fraud written by United States Government Accountability Office and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-10-05 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: IRS estimated it prevented $24.2 billion in fraudulent identity theft (IDT) refunds in 2013, but paid $5.8 billion later determined to be fraud. Because of the difficulties in knowing the amount of undetected fraud, the actual amount could differ from these point estimates. IDT refund fraud occurs when an identity thief uses a legitimate taxpayer's identifying information to file a fraudulent tax return and claims a refund. GAO was asked to review IRS's efforts to combat IDT refund fraud. This report, the second in a series, assesses (1) the quality of IRS's IDT refund fraud cost estimates, and (2) IRS's progress in developing processes to enhance taxpayer authentication. GAO compared IRS's IDT estimate methodology to GAO Cost Guide best practices (fraud is a cost to taxpayers). To assess IRS's progress enhancing authentication, GAO reviewed IRS documentation and interviewed IRS officials, other government officials, and associations representing software companies, return preparers, and financial institutions.