Product Description

Identity theft is a horrifying and traumatic experience. It's easy to imagine the frustration at being wrongly denied a credit card or loan. Worse are the sleepless nights after threatening phone calls from creditors anxious to retrieve cash loaned in your name. It can also be much more serious. Identity theft is linked to organised crime in illegal immigration and human trafficking, drug couriers and money laundering - for these criminals, identity theft is a way of avoiding detection. Home Office figures estimate that identity fraud costs the UK economy GBP 1.72 billion pounds a year. It is a growth industry that affects everyone. If you have never been the victim of identity theft, count yourself lucky. But luck is not enough. This book is essential reading for everyone, as we are all potential victims. Learn how to protect yourself against it, how to spot the warning signs and what to do if you think someone may have stolen your identity.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #453458 in Books
• Published on: 2007-05-07
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 128 pages

Sue Baker - Publishing News, May 2007
'A scary guide to a burgeoning crime'

The Blackpool Gazette, June 2007
'contains hundreds of handy hints to keep the credit card creeps
at bay'

The Good Book Guide, January 2008
"It is now easier than ever for the crook to cash in... a practical guide to staying in the clear."

Customer Reviews

good protection
I found this little book very good, it gave me good tips perhaps some obvious but it also taught me precautions, as well as where I legaly stand with my recycling material left outside. It also showed me how easy it for criminal and what they need. Very small and handy good to carry in jacket or handbag. aswell great service by amazon in delivery