Arata Identity Theft For Dummies

1. Auflage 2010
ISBN: 978-0-470-62275-9
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
Format: EPUB
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 312 Seiten, E-Book

Practical solutions to help you deter, detect, and defendagainst identity theft
In 2008, 9.9 million Americans became victims of identity theft.The cost exceeded $48 billion in 2008; consumers spend some $5billion 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 TheftFor Dummies gives you the tools to recognize what informationis vulnerable, minimize your risk, stay safe online, and practicedamage control if your identity is compromised.
* If you have a name, a date of birth, and a Social Securitynumber, you're a potential victim; this book helps you recognizeyour risk and defend against identity thieves
* Explains what identity theft is, how it happens, and how torecognize if you have become a victim
* Shows how to protect your personal information, how to bediscreet in public places, how to interpret your credit report, andwhy you should monitor your financial statements
* Helps you recognize risks you may not have considered, such aswhat you set at the curb on trash day
* Provides advice on how to clear your name if you arevictimized
Identity Theft For Dummies arms you to fight back againstthis growing threat.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Arata, Michael J.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction.
Part I: Getting the Scoop on Identity Theft.
Chapter 1: Who's Stealing What . . . and What You Can Doabout It.
Chapter 2: Mike's Anti-Identity Theft CrashCourse.
Part II: Determining Whether You're a Victim.
Chapter 3: Smelling a Rat: Recognizing Common Signs of IdentityTheft.
Chapter 4: Homing In on Financial Statements.
Chapter 5: Interpreting Your Credit Report.
Part III: Being Smart with Your SensitiveInformation.
Chapter 6: Keeping Tabs on Your Personal and BusinessInformation.
Chapter 7: Watching What You Set on the Curb.
Chapter 8: Practicing Discretion in Public Places.
Part IV: Arming Yourself against Potential IdentityTheft.
Chapter 9: Avoiding Loss of Your Identity: Online Services ThatCan Help.
Chapter 10: Becoming Familiar with Identity Thieves' Scamsand Methods.
Part V: Safeguarding Electronic Information.
Chapter 11: Staying Safe from Online Threats.
Chapter 12: Dispensing Security with Windows XP, Vista, and7.
Part VI: Taking Back Your Good Name.
Chapter 13: Starting the Process of Reclaiming YourIdentity.
Chapter 14: Closing Compromised Accounts.
Chapter 15: Opening New Accounts.
Part VII: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 16: Ten (Or So) Tips to Make Reclaiming Your Identity GoMore Smoothly.
Chapter 17: Ten Handy Resources.
Chapter 18: Ten Security Tools You Shouldn't BeWithout.
Chapter 19: Ten (Plus One) Common Scams and How to AvoidThem.
Index.

Über Autor(innen)

Michael J. Arata Jr. has more than 20 years of experience in security, crisis management, business continuity, and international investigations. He has developed and managed successful security programs for large organizations and performed numerous credit card fraud and embezzlement investigations.