50 Ways to Protect Your Identity and Your Credit

50 Ways to Protect Your Identity and Your Credit
Author: Steve Weisman
Publisher: Pearson Education
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2005
Genre: Consumer credit
ISBN: 9780131467590

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.

50 Ways to Protect Your Identity in a Digital Age

50 Ways to Protect Your Identity in a Digital Age
Author: Steve Weisman
Publisher: FT Press
Total Pages: 373
Release: 2012-10-10
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0133089460

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!

50 Ways to Protect Your Identity in a Digital Age

50 Ways to Protect Your Identity in a Digital Age
Author: Steve Weisman
Publisher:
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2012
Genre: Computer networks
ISBN:

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!

Identity Theft For Dummies

Identity Theft For Dummies
Author: Michael J. Arata, Jr.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 237
Release: 2010-01-26
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 047062275X

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.

Taking Charge

Taking Charge
Author: Federal Trade Commission
Publisher: CreateSpace
Total Pages: 66
Release: 2014-12-12
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 9781505488364

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

How to Survive Identity Theft

How to Survive Identity Theft
Author: David Holtzman
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 173
Release: 2009-11-18
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1440504504

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!

Reduce Your Risk of Credit Fraud and Identity Theft!

Reduce Your Risk of Credit Fraud and Identity Theft!
Author: R. M. Tracy
Publisher: The Privacy Trust Group
Total Pages: 218
Release: 2005-11
Genre:
ISBN: 0977745724

This book will help you reduce your risk of Identity Theft not just recover after you become a victim! This book explains in detail the steps that you can take to protect yourself from ID thieves and credit criminals. Issues, from Social Security Number to Internet safety, are addressed. If you are already a victim of identity theft, it is even more important that you read this book! ID thieves are rarely caught, so the likelihood of re-victimized is high. Even if the criminal is caught, they still have your information and can use it again! You can make it more difficult for criminals to obtain and use your information! This book will teach you how.

50 Plus One Tips to Preventing Identity Theft

50 Plus One Tips to Preventing Identity Theft
Author: Elizabeth Drake
Publisher: Encouragement Press, LLC
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2006-09
Genre: Identity theft
ISBN: 1933766069

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?

The Official Identity Theft Prevention Handbook

The Official Identity Theft Prevention Handbook
Author: Denis G. Kelly
Publisher: Sterling & Ross Publishers
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2011
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0982758820

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.

Interrupted Identity

Interrupted Identity
Author: Ron G. Patton
Publisher: iUniverse
Total Pages: 370
Release: 2000
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0595128033

Everyone has a Social Security Number. It's your personal ID that is often sorted with your other personal records (i.e., home address, phone number, etc.) from numerous data banks, and then sold to interested parties - without your knowledge or consent! In the wrong hands of an imposter or identity thief, this information can destroy your personal and financial privacy! With Interrupted Identity, you have an easy-to-follow, step-by-step action planning guide showing you how to prevent identity theft, and failing that, dealing with it. Complete with all the resources you need to protect your privacy, this book will show you: - What is identity theft and how to avoid having it happen to you. - Six action steps you must immediately take if your identity is stolen. - What federal and state laws deal with identity theft. - How to resolve credit problems resulting from having your identity stolen.