Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #521924 in Books
• Published on: 2007-06-15
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 256 pages

Synopsis
Examines the growing problem of identity theft, explaining how easy it is for anyone to assume someone else's identity, the devastating impact of such a crime, ways identity thieves work, and concrete ways to protect oneself against the crime.

Customer Reviews

Very informative guide for (U.S) consumers
This is a very well written guide on how identity theft occurs and what you can do to keep yourself safe, or at the very least reduce your risk.

A large majority of the content covers ways a criminal may obtain your full name, date of birth and (US) social security number. Because of this and other references to US company names and US laws this book would definitely be of more use to readers based in the USA.

I did think in places that too much detail was given to the reader and as such it would also be rather useful for a budding identity thief.

All in all, I found it to be very informative and still somewhat relevant to someone living in the UK.