The Canadian Guide To Protecting Yourself From Identity Theft And Other Fraud

Author : Graham McWaters,Gary Ford
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2007-10-15
Category : True Crime
ISBN : 1897178468

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The Canadian Guide to Protecting Yourself from Identity Theft and Other Fraud by Graham McWaters,Gary Ford Pdf

Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in North America-it is an epidemic. They can steal your identity, your money, and your valuable assets. This book describes all of the common schemes, techniques, and technology used by criminals to commit identity theft and fraud.

Author : Kelley Keehn
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Fraud
ISBN : 1553858271

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Protecting You and Your Money by Kelley Keehn Pdf

Author : Lisa Wojna
Publisher : Quagmire Press
Page : 263 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2012-08-01
Category : Fraud
ISBN : 1926695208

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I Didn't Do That! by Lisa Wojna Pdf

In this timely offering, Lisa Wojna discusses how to 1) recognize scams 2) protect yourself from falling victim to these scams 3) how to recover from being victimized.In the first six months of 2011, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre reported 1988 complaints of identity theft and 8653 complaints of identity fraud, representing more than double the number of complaints in the respective categories for the entire 2010 calendar year. In dollars, those complaints add up to a staggering $7,108,385.30 for the first six months of 2011 alone.Sources suggest that as many as one in six Canadians will be victims of identity theft during their lifetime. In some cases the appropriation of someone’s identity might go unnoticed for years, making it almost impossible to identify the perpetrator. Some victims lose everything they have, and everyone touched by identity theft feels violated.This book examines how criminals target their victims, how they collect personal information, what they do with that information, why identity theft is so profitable and the many types of fraud related to identity theft. It also explains how individuals can safeguard their information, ways to identify if your information has been violated, and what to do if you are a victim of identity theft.

Author : Matthew Record
Publisher : How to Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Identity theft
ISBN : 1845282531

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Protecting Your Identity by Matthew Record Pdf

Identity theft is the UK's fastest growing crime. It affects individuals, government departments and private sector organisations and is estimated already to be costing the UK economy around GBP 2 billion per annum.With just a few of your personal details, criminals can open bank accounts, claim benefits, obtain credit cards, loans and mortgages and apply for passports and driving licences - all in your name. They can also gain access to your existing accounts and if you become a victim, you may be blacklisted by financial providers until the situation is fully resolved.Reclaiming your identity and restoring your financial status can be lengthy, time consuming and emotionally draining. Your identity is an extremely valuable commodity that should be safeguarded at all times but many people are unaware about how to fully protect themselves.This book gives thorough, practical, help and advice about how to protect your identity. It contains valuable guidance on what to do if your identity is stolen, and where to get further assistance. AUTHOR BIOG: Matthew Record is an experienced media researcher and successful author. He was driven to research the subject of identity theft to protect himself and his family from what has quickly become the UK's fastest growing crime. During his research he realised that there was not a single comprehensive source to find out about what identity theft is, how to protect yourself or what to do if you become a victim. His book seeks to address the balance by providing a comprehensive and practical guide to protecting you from identity theft and its damaging consequences. CONTENTS: 1. What is identity theft? 2. Protecting yourself 3. Keeping your computer safe 4. Using the internet safely 5. Identifying if you are a victim 6. Reporting identity theft Jargon buster Useful addresses Useful indentity fraud protection websites Index.

Author : James R. LaPiedra, CFP®
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2016-06-24
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781483416274

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Identity Lockdown: Your Step-By-Step Guide to Identity Theft Protection by James R. LaPiedra, CFP® Pdf

Identity theft can destroy your reputation, deplete your bank accounts, and do serious damage to your financial future. You need a complete solution to prevent it, detect it, and recover from it when it happens. James LaPiedra clearly outlines the problem and explains how to: - assess your current risk factors; - reduce your vulnerability; - proactively monitor for suspicious activity; - respond quickly to restore a compromised identity. The thieves just don't want cash: They'll take your social security number, driver's license, health plan, credit, and anything else they can get their hands on. Even worse, identity theft is easier than ever because of the proliferation of sharing personal information on the Internet. By learning how real people become victims, you'll be able to minimize your chances of becoming a victim and take the proper steps if you're targeted. Protect yourself, your family, and your future with Identity Lockdown.

Author : Michel Richard Morley,Morley Mike Morley
Publisher : Nixon-Carre Limited
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2009-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0978393902

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Credit for Canadians by Michel Richard Morley,Morley Mike Morley Pdf

Credit for Canadians: Fix your own credit report, Protect Yourself from Identity Theft provides step-by-step instructions to enable anyone to fix mistakes on their credit report, avoid credit repair scams, improve their credit score, handle annoying collection calls, negotiate with creditors, re-establish credit, get loans approved, and protect themselves from Identity Theft. Much of the printed and internet information about credit and credit repair currently available is not relevant to Canadians. But this book, written by Canadian credit industry insider Mike Morley, "Mike the Credit Guy" gives Canadians the facts. The author uses clear, easy-to-understand language to guide people who are looking for ways to recover from a financial setback, put their plan for financial freedom on the fast track, or simply understand how the Canadian credit industry works.

Author : Robert Siciliano
Publisher : Ginger Marks
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2011-10
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780983212294

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99 Things You Wish You Knew Before®... Your Identity Was Stolen by Robert Siciliano Pdf

"Proactively organizes, simplifies, and demystifies the entire issue of identity theft and computer fraud into bite size chunks to make you, your family, employees and small business safe and secure. Learn the difference between scareware, ransomware and spyware. Understand what is a black hat, cracker, script-kiddie and hacktivist. Know how to protect your identity online and in the physical world." --Page [4] cover.

Author : Terri Cullen
Publisher : Crown Currency
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2007-07-10
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780307394484

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The Wall Street Journal. Complete Identity Theft Guidebook by Terri Cullen Pdf

It could happen when you make a routine withdrawal from an ATM, respond to an e-mail asking for information about an online account, or leave a new box of checks unattended in your mailbox. Identity theft is one of the easiest crimes to commit in America—and one of the hardest to prosecute. As thieves become increasingly clever, Americans have more reasons than ever to fear this elusive, ubiquitous crime. Now there’s a book to help you beat it. In two easy-to-understand sections, Terri Cullen, The Wall Street Journal’s expert on identity theft, first walks you through the most common types of identity theft and how to arm yourself against them, and then leads victims step-by-step through the process of reclaiming a stolen identity. The average victim loses more than $6,000 and spends approximately 600 hours negotiating the complex bureaucracies and paperwork—this book will help save time and effort by laying out the process. And by following the advice in the first half, you may never need the second! You’ll learn: • how to avoid the most common scams, from “phishing” to “dumpster diving” • why children under eighteen are the fastest-growing target, and how you can protect your family • why your credit report is the single most important document for protecting your identity • how to use the sample letters, forms, and other useful tools inside for recovering from identity theft In today’s marketplace, your two most valuable assets are your credit and your identity. No one should be without this vital guide to protecting them.

Author : Johanna Bodnyk
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 63 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2010-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1437970710

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Real U Guide to Identity Theft by Johanna Bodnyk Pdf

You can stay a step ahead of identity thieves with this guide to protecting yourself from America'¿¿s Number 1 Crime. This book tells you: How to protect your personal information at the office, at home, and online; How to decipher your credit report; How to shop safely on the Internet; What to shred and what to keep; How to repair your credit if identity theft happens to you; And much more! Illustrations.

Author : Industry Canada,Competition Bureau Canada
Publisher : Competition Bureau Canada
Page : 45 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2014-03-10
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781100232409

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The Little Black Book of Scams by Industry Canada,Competition Bureau Canada Pdf

The Canadian edition of The Little Black Book of Scams is a compact and easy to use reference guide filled with information Canadians can use to protect themselves against a variety of common scams. It debunks common myths about scams, provides contact information for reporting a scam to the correct authority, and offers a step-by-step guide for scam victims to reduce their losses and avoid becoming repeat victims. Consumers and businesses can consult The Little Black Book of Scams to avoid falling victim to social media and mobile phone scams, fake charities and lotteries, dating and romance scams, and many other schemes used to defraud Canadians of their money and personal information.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 30 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Fraud
ISBN : 0660075679

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The Little Black Book of Scams by Anonim Pdf

"Fraud is a crime that threatens every Canadian, regardless of their education, age or income. Scammers use a variety of devious tactics to defraud unsuspecting victims, such as imitating well-known brands online and using deceptive claims to entice consumers through telemarketing, emails or social media. The Competition Bureau works to protect all Canadians by cracking down on deceptive marketers and ensuring consumers have the information they need to make informed purchasing decisions. Our Little Black Book of Scams aims to increase your awareness of the many different kinds of fraud that target Canadians. It provides tips on how to protect yourself and debunks common myths that might allow fraudsters to gain your trust"--Commissioner's message, p. [iv].

Author : Frank W. Abagnale
Publisher : Real U Guides
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Identity theft
ISBN : 1932999019

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Real U Guide to Identity Theft by Frank W. Abagnale Pdf

Find out how to protect yourself from the number one crime in the U.S. Former con-man-turned-FBI-consultant Frank Abagnale, whose life was the basis for the Steven Spielberg movie "Catch Me If You Can, " is the premiere authority on identity theft. In this guide, he reveals everything you need to know to avoid becoming a victim yourself. " "In addition to excellent, up-to-date advice about the newest identity scams and how to avoid them, Frank Abagnale (played by Leonardo DiCaprio in the movie) offers up choice tidbits from his life story, which demonstrate how easy it is to take advantage of unsuspecting victims. No one knows better than Abagnale just how prevalent identity theft has become. Among the facts he has uncovered, perhaps the most alarming is this: 49% of all victims have no idea how their identity was stolen, and they "never find out. " The guide does answer many key questions, however, including: -How to protect your personal information at the office, at home, and online -How to decipher your credit report -How to find out if this crime has "already" happened to you -How and why identity thieves get away with it Although the facts are chilling, the Real U Guide to Identity Theft" "is anything but cold. In typical Real U style, Abagnale takes a wry look at the truth and spells out the facts in colorful, magazine-style spreads, so that learning how to protect yourself from this crime is almost as much fun as catching one of the criminals would be.

Author : Mari J. Frank
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 327 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2010-05-04
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781101197783

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Recovering from Identity Theft by Mari J. Frank Pdf

A clear path out of the nightmare Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in the United States and in many cases the victim has no knowledge of the theft until the situation is dire. Author Mari J. Frank, an attorney and advocate for victims of identity theft, takes the reader through every step necessary to reclaim their identity and wipe the records of theft off of all reports. • Covers every kind of fraud including bank, credit card, loans, insurance, medical, government, tax, professional license, business, employer, and online • A step–by–step process to reclaiming identity and wiping the records of theft off all reports

Author : Dale Penn
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2011-07
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781462008599

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Identity Theft Secrets by Dale Penn Pdf

Criminal masterminds like Bernie Madoff and stage magicians like David Copperfield have relied upon carefully crafted "artful dodges" to deceive their target audiences over the years and achieve their desired results-fraud or entertainment. Now, Identity Theft Secrets peels back the curtain of mystery that allows criminals to steal our most precious resources-our financial assets and reputation. Minimize your vulnerabilities and maximize your defenses using the strategies provided by author and expert Dale Penn, who comes to the subject with a unique background in insurance and risk-management training as well as personal experience fighting financial crime. You can protect your family, your business, and your credit rating through thoughtful, effective preparation. With clarity and vivid detail, Identity Theft Secrets will explain how you can - identify and secure the private information that thieves want most; - isolate areas of your life or business that need enhanced privacy protection; - close personal security loopholes that are still leaving you vulnerable; - secure the wireless technology devices that you depend on most; - create a plan to safeguard or restore your most valued private information and maintain a personal information safety zone; - navigate the Internet without the constant fear of malicious attacks. Learn to protect yourself, your business, and your loved ones from painful financial fraud; Identity Theft Secrets will show you how. "Dale Penn demystifies identity theft. This book is not just an easy read; it is a must read!" -Deborah Call, Associate Dean, USC School of Law

Author : Robert Siciliano
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2014-05-31
Category : Computers
ISBN : 1941308996

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99 Things You Wish You Knew Before...Your Identity was Stolen by Robert Siciliano Pdf

This speed-read is written by personal security and identity theft expert Robert Siciliano, CEO of IDTheftSecurity.com. Robert is fiercely committed to informing, educating and empowering Global Citizens so they can be protected from theft, violence and crime in the physical and virtual worlds. His "tell it like it is" approach has been seen and continue to be heavily sought after by major media outlets such as The Today Show, CBS Early Show, CNN, MSNBC, CNBC, Fox News, Inside Edition, EXTRA, Tyra Banks, Sally Jessie, Montel, Maury, Howard Stern, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Forbes, BusinessWeek, Cosmopolitan, Reader's Digest and many more. For more information on how you can book Robert, please visit www.idtheftsecurity.com