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Preventing Identity Theft For Dummies

Preventing Identity Theft For Dummies


By Michael J. Arata, Jr.

ISBN: 978-0-7645-7336-1
Format: Paper
Pages: 206 Pages
Pub. Date: July 2004

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Introduction.

Part I: Getting the Scoop on Identity Theft.

Chapter 1: Who’s Stealing What . . . and What You Can Do About It.

Chapter 2: Keeping Tabs on Your Personal Information.

Chapter 3: Mike’s Anti-Identity-Theft Crash Course.

Part II: Determining Whether You’re a Victim.

Chapter 4: Smelling a Rat: Recognizing When You Are a Victim.

Chapter 5: Homing In on Bank Statements.

Chapter 6: Interpreting Your Credit Report.

Part III: Staying Ahead of Identity Theft.

Chapter 7: Watching What You Set on the Curb.

Chapter 8: Practicing Discretion in Public Places.

Chapter 9: Staying Safe Online and on the Phone.

Part IV: Taking Back Your Good Name.

Chapter 10: Joining Forces in the Identity Theft Battle.

Chapter 11: Closing Compromised Accounts.

Chapter 12: Opening New Accounts.

Part V: The Part of Tens.

Chapter 13: Ten Tips to Make Reclaiming Your Identity Go More Smoothly.

Chapter 14: Ten Handy Resources.

Chapter 15: Ten Common Scams and How to Avoid Them.

Index.

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