The Truth About Identity Theft (Truth About Series)
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Praise for The Truth About Identity Theft “This book will open your eyes, scare you smart, and make you think twice. Identity theft can happen to you and this book is a must read. Jim Stickley tells you why and how you need to protect yourself.” Matt Lauer, Anchor, TODAY Show "Nowadays, identity theft is an all-too-common occurrence that puts more than just your finances in jeopardy. Fortunately, Jim Stickley's easy-to-understand advice can teach you how to spot and stay ahead of security threats. In short, this book is a must read." Wes Millar, Senior Vice President of CUNA Strategic Services "In an age when identity theft will affect everyone sooner or later, this book is simply a must-read. Jim Stickley teaches you to spot the danger signs and offers smart solutions for everything from banking security and online shopping scams to medical identity theft. Whether it's you, your parents', or your kids' identities, everyone has something to protect. This book tells you what you need to know." Jim Bell, Executive Producer, TODAY Show "Jim Stickley shares his amazing experiences as a professional hacker in the most entertaining manner. He’s a great storyteller and captures your attention with his experiences, which will make you want to upscale your efforts protect your firm’s data and your own ID. Jim’s stories are fascinating. Most of us can’t imagine how simple it is for him to succeed as a conman in situations we think are safe. The trade secrets of hackers he shares with us are mind boggling! You won’t let your guard down after learning what Jim has actually done to get companies and individuals'private information. He’s the updated version of 'To Catch a Thief'[el]but he’s a good guy!" Nancy E. Sheppard, President & CEO of Western Independent Bankers (A Trade Association of 350 Banks) "If you’re not worried about identity theft, you should be[el]and Stickley tells you exactly why. His engaging writing style, coupled with real-life stories about identity theft and concrete actions to help you prevent identity theft are exactly what’s needed to make people take notice of this growing crime. I’ll recommend this book again and again!" Jerri L. Ledford, About.com Guide to Identity Theft Everything you must know to protect yourself and your business from identity thieves! • The truth about real-world identity theft attacks • The truth about how easy it is for thieves to make off with your identity • The truth about stopping identity thieves in their tracks Jim Stickley has stolen credit cards, hacked Social Security numbers, robbed banks, and created fake ATMs. He has broken into armed government facilities and has stolen from teenagers. He is an identity thief, but he is no criminal. Fortunately for all victims involved, Jim was hired to perform these attacks by corporations testing their security, news agencies investigating security concerns, and other media outlets interested in knowing just how easy it is to commit identity theft. His job is to find security flaws before the real criminals find them. This book has been designed to give you the insight that most people only experience after becoming victims of identity theft. Each Truth walks you through a different type of attack, explaining the complete process in a very simple and straight-forward way. Like a magician actually revealing what happens behind the curtain, Jim takes you through the attacks to reveal how people at home, work, and on the road become victims. Prepare yourself. What you read here might be disturbing, but you will never be truly safe from identity thieves until you learn to think like one.
Pt. I The Truth About Phishing and Vishing 11 Phishing scams 12 Vishing attacks 53 Phishing via snail mail 94 Spear phishing 13Pt. II The Truth About Trash 175 One man's trash is another man's identity 176 Dumpster diving for profit 217 Your used computer is worth its weight in gold 25Pt. III The Truth About No-Tech Identity Theft 298 Pickpockets and purse snatchers still exist 299 Homeburglaries and identity theft 3310 Walk right in and steal whatever you like 3711 Social engineering tactics 4112 Wolves in sheep's clothing 45Pt. IV TheTruth About Just How Low Identity Thieves Will Go 4913 No respect for their elders 4914 Are you paying the IRS or an identity thief? 5315 What do you mean there's a warrant for my arrest? 5716 Medical identity theft 6117 Sweet 16 and already a victim! 6518 Being dead doesn't protect you from identity theft 7119 Fake credit card applications 7520 An identity thief has a gift just for you 79121 Gift card or gift horse? 8322 That gift card might be worthless 8723 Fake charities 9124 Bogus background checks and job applications 95Pt. V The Truth About Identity Theft in Plain Sight 9925 Hotel business centers can be treacherous 9926 Identity thieves can heary ou now 10327 ATM scams 10728 Wireless access scams 11129 Creditcard skimming 115Pt. VI The Truth About Online Cons 11930 PayPal scams 11931 Email scams 12332 Online shopping scams 12733 Fake e-card greetings 131Pt. VII The Truth About Security at Work 13534 Rogue wireless access points 13535 Corporate laptop security 13936 Does your small business have a bull's-eye on it? 143Pt.VIII The Truth About Identity Theft from Real Victims 14737 My own identity theft experience 14738 It all started with a phone call 151Pt. IX The Truth About Putting a Stop to Identity Theft 15539 Stopping thieves in their tracks 15540 Installing proper identity theft protection 15941 When a free credit report isn't free 16342 Getting your life back in order 16743 Sornebody's watching me 17344 Wireless security at home 17745 Crack proofing your passwords 18146 Who you gonna call? 185
