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How criminals steal your personal information, how to prevent it, and what to do if you become a victim. 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.
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Ensure you're safe adn secure the Johnny May way!
With over 27 million identity thefts reported in the last five years and over $48 billion in theft losses to business and financial institutions in 2002 alone, the crime of identity theft has reached epidemic proportions.
So, what can you do to
Let security expert Johnny May show you how to avoid the nightmare. In this up to date and comprehensive guide, you will learn:
What identity theft is
Who is at risk
The imact of the Internet and other technology
How thieves steal your personal information
What you can do to prevent it
Step-by-step instructions for what to do if you become a victim
Johnny May, CPP, CPO is an independent security consultant and trainer specializing in identity theft preventions. He serves as a crime prevention specialist at Henry Ford Community College in Dearborn, Michigan and is an adjunct professor at University of Detroit-Mercy and Madonna University.
Holding a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and a Master's degree in Security Administration from the University of Detroit-Mercy, Johnny also serves on the executive board for the Detroit chapter of the ASIS International.
Contents
Chapter 1 Identity theft: An overwiew
What is identity theft?
Financial impact
Who's at risk
Why identity theft is attractive to criminals
Motives of the identity thief
Victim survey data
Identity theft and the law
Chapter 2 Technology and the information age
Computers and the internet
Chat rooms and electronic bulletin boards
Online public records
Chapter 3: How identity thieves steal
Mail theft
Fraudulent address changes
Dumpster diving (AKA trash napping)
Shoulder surfing
Lost or stolen purse/wallet
Insider access
Internet
Skimmers
Prextexting
Chapter 4: Prevention stategies
Individuals
Employers/Businesses
Chapter 5: Tour social security number
What do those numbers mean?
SSN and credit header information
How the SSN causes problems
When should you give out your social security number
Chapter 6: False identification
Technology
Problems at the DMV
Counterfeit or fraudulent?
False ID websites
Chapter 7: If you become a victim
What to do
Follow-up steps
Your liability
The importance of documentation
Additional considerations
Chapter 8: Identity theft in the workplace
Personnel files
Employer liability
Chapter 9: Identity theft causes files
Appendices
Appendix A: Credit bureaus
Requesting credit reports and reporting fraud
Letter requesting removal from marketing lists
Appendix B: Resources
Organizations
Publications
Video
Identity theft websites
Appendix C: Check verification companies
Appendix D: Notarized affidavit
Appendix E: Identity theft affidavit
Appendix F: Letter of dispute-template
Appendix G: Creditor dispute letter -template
Appendix H: Sate identity theft statutes
Appendix I: Identity theft and assumptions detterence act
Appendix J: Personal information security act
Appendix K: Fraud alert and victim statement placement procedures
Endnotes
Index
About the autho
With over 27 million identity thefts reported in the last five years and over $48 billion in theft losses to business and financial institutions in 2002 alone, the crime of identity theft has reached epidemic proportions.
So, what can you do to
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protect yourself?Let security expert Johnny May show you how to avoid the nightmare. In this up to date and comprehensive guide, you will learn:
What identity theft is
Who is at risk
The imact of the Internet and other technology
How thieves steal your personal information
What you can do to prevent it
Step-by-step instructions for what to do if you become a victim
Johnny May, CPP, CPO is an independent security consultant and trainer specializing in identity theft preventions. He serves as a crime prevention specialist at Henry Ford Community College in Dearborn, Michigan and is an adjunct professor at University of Detroit-Mercy and Madonna University.
Holding a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and a Master's degree in Security Administration from the University of Detroit-Mercy, Johnny also serves on the executive board for the Detroit chapter of the ASIS International.
Contents
Chapter 1 Identity theft: An overwiew
What is identity theft?
Financial impact
Who's at risk
Why identity theft is attractive to criminals
Motives of the identity thief
Victim survey data
Identity theft and the law
Chapter 2 Technology and the information age
Computers and the internet
Chat rooms and electronic bulletin boards
Online public records
Chapter 3: How identity thieves steal
Mail theft
Fraudulent address changes
Dumpster diving (AKA trash napping)
Shoulder surfing
Lost or stolen purse/wallet
Insider access
Internet
Skimmers
Prextexting
Chapter 4: Prevention stategies
Individuals
Employers/Businesses
Chapter 5: Tour social security number
What do those numbers mean?
SSN and credit header information
How the SSN causes problems
When should you give out your social security number
Chapter 6: False identification
Technology
Problems at the DMV
Counterfeit or fraudulent?
False ID websites
Chapter 7: If you become a victim
What to do
Follow-up steps
Your liability
The importance of documentation
Additional considerations
Chapter 8: Identity theft in the workplace
Personnel files
Employer liability
Chapter 9: Identity theft causes files
Appendices
Appendix A: Credit bureaus
Requesting credit reports and reporting fraud
Letter requesting removal from marketing lists
Appendix B: Resources
Organizations
Publications
Video
Identity theft websites
Appendix C: Check verification companies
Appendix D: Notarized affidavit
Appendix E: Identity theft affidavit
Appendix F: Letter of dispute-template
Appendix G: Creditor dispute letter -template
Appendix H: Sate identity theft statutes
Appendix I: Identity theft and assumptions detterence act
Appendix J: Personal information security act
Appendix K: Fraud alert and victim statement placement procedures
Endnotes
Index
About the autho
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ISBN
972439501
Publication
Security Resources Unlimited, LLC