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In today's faltering economy, identity theft is on the rise and an American's identity is being stolen every two seconds. That's why it's more important than ever to protect your most valuable asset—your identity. From shopping to banking to surfing the Web, this book will give you the information you need to arm yourself against identity theft. You'll learn the 10 easy steps that will reduce your risk of falling prey to identity thieves who are out to steal your identity, ring up debts, and commit other crimes in your name.

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Scott Mitic answers the question, who is most vulnerable to identity theft?

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Scott Mitic shares the common myths about identity theft

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Did You Know…?

• The number of identity fraud cases skyrocketed by 25% in 2008 to over 10 million victims.
• Last year alone, the identities of 250 million American adults were lost, stolen, or improperly disclosed.
• Identity thieves can steal your information by sifting through your trash, stealing your purse or wallet, bribing insiders for personal information, or hacking into databases.
• On average, victims of identity theft spend 500 hours and more than $3,000 repairing the damage.
• Identity theft victims may be turned down for job opportunities or loans because of negative information on their credit report.