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Preventing Identity Theft For Dummies (Paperback)

by Michael J. Arata Jr. (Author) "Identity theft happens when someone (the identity thief) uses another person's personal information (such as name, Social Security number, and date of birth) to fraudulently..." (more)
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  • 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

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Protect yourself from America’s fastest growing crime

See how loose lips sink credit ratings and why there’s no safety in numbers

How is a dumpster diver like a wallet snatcher? Both are out to hijack your identity, so dive into this book and find out how to fight back! Discover why every home needs a shredder, what your bank statement can tell you, and how to reclaim your good name if it’s already too late.

The Dummies Way

  • Explanations in plain English
  • "Get in, get out" information
  • Icons and other navigational aids
  • A dash of humor and fun

Discover how to:

  • Recognize and avoid common scams
  • Guard your privacy effectively
  • Act promptly if theft occurs
  • Read your credit report
  • Choose secure passwords
  • Report identity theft to the right people
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Identity theft happens when someone (the identity thief) uses another person's personal information (such as name, Social Security number, and date of birth) to fraudulently obtain credit cards or loans, open a checking account, or otherwise gain access to money or goods in the other person's name. Read the first page
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