Includes bibliographical references (p. 207-214) and index.
Wake-up call -- Introduction -- Extent of the problem -- Confessions of an identity thief -- Gypsters, trash, and thieves -- Partners in crime -- Who are the victims? -- How to reduce your risk -- Law is (finally) on your side -- What to do if you're a victim -- Overcoming the emotional impact of identity theft / Linda Foley -- When you know the identity thief / Linda Foley -- Afterword -- Appendix A. An excerpt from "Human identification theory and identity theft problem" / Linda LoPucki -- Appendix B. An excerpt from "Biometrics and the future of money" / testimony of John D. Woodward, Jr. -- Appendix C. Prepared statement of the Federal Trade Commission on identity theft -- Appendix D. Resources -- Appendix E. Instructions for completing the ID Theft Affidavit.
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Provides advise on how to protect your identity and how to reduce the risk of identity theft.