Identity Theft Protecting Yourself from an Unprotected World

How safe is your good name? The hottest commodity on today's black market isn't fine jewelry. It's not fancy cars. It's not televisions or cell phones. It's you. Are you certain that someone has not already stolen your good name? Consider these alarming facts: Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in America. 80% of Americans are concerned about identity theft. 10 million Americans are affected by identity theft each year. 50 million people are at risk right now due to data being lost, stolen, or misplaced by corporations. Victims of identity theft express traumatic feelings of anger, confusion, frustration, and fear to name a few. The crime is especially stressful because it strikes at the core of one's reputation and financial life. But, here is the good news. You can avoid becoming a statistic! In this Financial Alert resource, Ethan Pope exposes and explains the potential threats posed by computers, the internet, credit report scams, "phishing", spyware, dumpster diving, and dishonest acquaintances. Then he draws on his expertise in the practical aspects of money management to teach you how to build a wall of protection around your personal and financial data. With a little effort you can protect your good name in an unprotected world. And if you become a victim of identity theft, you will find a step-by-step plan to restore your good name. ETHAN POPE is the author of Cashing It In: Getting Ready for a World Without Money and Social Security?: What's in It For You. He is a Certified Financial Planner, president of Foundations For Living, and frequent guest on national radio programs.Pope, Ethan is the author of 'Identity Theft Protecting Yourself from an Unprotected World', published 2006 under ISBN 9780802409744 and ISBN 0802409741.