Table of Contents
Introduction.
Part I: Getting the Scoop on Identity Theft.
Chapter 1: Who’s Stealing What . . . and What You Can Do about It.
Chapter 2: Mike’s Anti–Identity Theft Crash Course.
Part II: Determining Whether You’re a Victim.
Chapter 3: Smelling a Rat: Recognizing Common Signs of Identity Theft.
Chapter 4: Homing In on Financial Statements.
Chapter 5: Interpreting Your Credit Report.
Part III: Being Smart with Your Sensitive Information.
Chapter 6: Keeping Tabs on Your Personal and Business Information.
Chapter 7: Watching What You Set on the Curb.
Chapter 8: Practicing Discretion in Public Places.
Part IV: Arming Yourself against Potential Identity Theft.
Chapter 9: Avoiding Loss of Your Identity: Online Services That Can Help.
Chapter 10: Becoming Familiar with Identity Thieves’ Scams and Methods.
Part V: Safeguarding Electronic Information.
Chapter 11: Staying Safe from Online Threats.
Chapter 12: Dispensing Security with Windows XP, Vista, and 7.
Part VI: Taking Back Your Good Name.
Chapter 13: Starting the Process of Reclaiming Your Identity.
Chapter 14: Closing Compromised Accounts.
Chapter 15: Opening New Accounts.
Part VII: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 16: Ten (Or So) Tips to Make Reclaiming Your Identity Go More Smoothly.
Chapter 17: Ten Handy Resources.
Chapter 18: Ten Security Tools You Shouldn’t Be Without.
Chapter 19: Ten (Plus One) Common Scams and How to Avoid Them.
Index.
