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Download or read book Fighting Identity Theft written by Carolyn Warren and published by Pearson Education. This book was released on 2009-11-02 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Element is an excerpt from Homebuyers Beware: Who’s Ripping You Off Now?--What You Must Know About the New Rules of Mortgage and Credit (ISBN: 9780137020164) by Carolyn Warren. Available in print and digital formats. Ten powerful new ways to prevent or respond to identity theft--techniques you haven’t already heard! You’re sitting at the kitchen table sipping hot coffee, when, out of the blue, there’s a loud banging at the front door. The police bust into the room shouting your name. One reads you your rights, while the other slaps handcuffs on your wrists. You’re under arrest for the murder of two women. Sound far-fetched? Michael Berry of Arlington, Virginia, had his identity stolen by a convicted murderer....

Download or read book Take Charge written by Barry Leonard and published by . This book was released on 2007-08-01 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Working with other government agencies & organizations, the Federal Trade Commission has produced this document to help you remedy the effects of an identity theft. It describes what steps to take, your legal rights, how to handle specific problems you may encounter on the way to clearing your name, & what to watch for in the future. Contents: How Identity Theft Occurs; ID Theft Victims: Immediate Steps to Take; Resolving Specific Problems; Staying Alert, & Getting Your Credit Report; & Minimizing Recurrences. Appendix: It¿s the Law; Instructions for Completing the ID Theft Affidavit; The ID Theft Affidavit; Annual Credit Report Request Form; & The FTC¿s Policy. Illustrations.

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Download or read book Fighting identity theft written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Financial Services. Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Identity Theft Private Battle or Public Crisis written by Erin L. McCoy and published by Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2018-12-15 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As internet use and global connectivity have skyrocketed, so too has identity theft. Even though hundreds of millions of people are affected every year by this crime, it remains unclear whose role it is to promote cybersecurity and investigate and prosecute identity theft in the United States. This book explains how identity theft, data breaches, and fraud occur, how to protect oneself against these threats, and what obstacles U.S. law enforcement faces as it seeks to fight back. Full-color photographs, a glossary, and sidebars help readers comprehend this complex issue, which is more pressing than ever for children and young adults.

Download or read book Stolen Lives written by John D. Sileo and published by DaVinci Publishing. This book was released on 2006-03 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Will Your Life Get Stolen? Not if you learn to think like a spy! Preventing identity theft is quick and easy if you make privacy an everyday habit. Think like a spy and discover how to:-Save time and money by using common sense solutions-Protect your trash, mail, computer, wallet, home, brain-Be safer by using a step-by-step prevention calendar-Prioritize prevention to protect the most important data first-Evaluate risky situations and scams before they bite-Simplify your idenity and your life-Implement a backup plan to guarantee financial health-Access free prevention and recovery resourcesJohn Sileo experienced Stolen Lives firsthand. In 2003 he was the victim of two separate forms of identity theft with a total dollar impact of $300,000. During a two-year fight to recover his reputation and credit, John became an expert at ID theft prevention and mitigation strategies. He speaks professionally to associations, corporations and consumers on issues of identity theft, data security and privacy. Learning to think like a spy could save you thousands of dollars and hundreds of wasted hours. Don't wait!

Download or read book Identity Theft written by Silver Lake Publishing and published by Silver Lake Publishing. This book was released on 2004 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes identity theft, covering such topics as the mechanics of ID theft, how law enforcement agencies battle identity theft, and ways to prevent it from happening.

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 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 Identity Theft Handbook written by Martin T. Biegelman and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-02-10 with total page 510 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Not a week goes by when identity theft isn t mentioned in the media or that a Congressional outcry isn t heard about this unrelenting crime. The first authoritative book on identity theft, Identity Theft Handbook is written by a career professional who has spent over 25 years investigating and preventing identity theft in both the public and private sectors. Its rich real-world content includes interviews with government and private sector thought leaders. As well, the costs of identity theft, future trends, and prevention guidance is discussed. For investigators, auditors, and managers.

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Download or read book Preventing Identity Theft For Dummies written by Michael J. Arata, Jr. and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2004-07-08 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Twenty-seven million Americans have been victims of identity theft in the last five years and the total cost of identity theft approaches $48 billion per year (total costs to businesses are $43 billion and the direct cost to consumers is $5 billion) These staggering statistics have prompted security consultant Michael Arata to provide readers with the resources they need to guard themselves against identity theft In this valuable book, Arata offers easy-to-follow, straightforward advice on understanding identity theft, minimizing risk, maintaining vigilance, choosing who to share personal information with, selecting hard-to-guess PINs, determining victimization, reviewing a credit report, charting a course of action, resolving credit problems, reclaiming good credit, and much more Explains how to recover successfully if identity theft does occur Author Michael Arata, CISSP, CPP, CFE, ACLM, is a veteran of the security industry with more than fifteen years of experience

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.