Identity Theft : How to Protect Your Name, Your Credit and Your Vital Information - And What to Do When Someone Hijacks Any of These

In an information-based economy, your personal information means as much to you as money in the bank meant to your grandparents. This book explains, in plain English, how to make sure your credit history, financial data, account information and other essentials remain safe. It combines interviews with law enforcement and security experts with case studies and examples to give readers the knowledge they need to avoid identity theft. The Silver Lake Editors have been publishing on risk and insurance topics for more than a decade. They produce training material and technical reference content for insurance professionals, as well as practical guides for consumers.