Identity Theft

by John R. Vacca

Book Overview

This book covers identity theft prevention and counter-measures for individuals, companies and ISPs. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0130082759
• ISBN13: 9780130082756
• Release Date: January 2002
• Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
• Length: 475 Pages
• Weight: 2.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 7.1" x 9.4"

Customer Reviews

A problem everyone should be aware of

This book is quite timely and very thorough, going from defining the problem to providing solutions. Everyone should take note of the valuable information provided to avoid this growing problem. From a professional standpoint, I was particularly impressed with some of the technical solutions Mr. Vacca provided.

Terrific book. Highly recommended

This book is right on the money. I personally experienced an identity theft to the tune of [$$$] on my credit card. Everything described in this book is consistent with my experience and information shared to me by the bank representative and the detective assigned to my case. I strongly recommend that anyone who conducts electronic commerce (who doesn't!)to read this book. This book clearly describes the many elements of personal risk and the controls one can demand and implement for security and peace of mind. Highly recommended.

Very Timely Book

With current advanced technology across the world, crime is also changing in most countries and more sophisticated counter measures are required. John explores the main victim of crime, which is our own identities and it's vulnerability to theft. He gives a full account of how it is done and how to avoid it. Another great book by John.

America's Fastest Growing Crime

This book begins with how identity theft occurs and progresses to methods of detection, finding the perpetrators and finally how to regain your identity. Vacca gives you a quiz to assess your vulnerability to identity theft. Then leads the reader through methods to protect both personal and client information from intrusion, damage or theft. The book is full of precautions such as why you should use only a gasoline credit card at the pump. Particularly helpful are extensive case studies of real life examples. Whether you are an individual, business owner, web operator or corporate employee, Identity Theft by John Vacca will educate you to America's fastest growing crime.

This time, its personal!

How often have you heard in the news or read the headlines about a progressively maturing technical threat? Then, did you think that this particular threat (virus, credit theft, identify theft)just might concern you, but its too technical to really bother with? John Vacca has taken one of the most serious threats to infiltrate our personal lives, and made it so simple to understand and to guard against, that you'd be foolish to once again tell yourself, "Odds are, it won't affect me so I won't bother with it!" Criminals are evolving, and they're resorting to far more creative ways and means to elude and to fool authorities. Would someone go to the trouble to steal your identity just to withdraw [money]from your bank account? He certainly would, once shown just how simple this type of thievery can be. I highly recommend this book to anyone who's interested in safeguarding his/her own identity, finances, credit history, and criminal history (or lack thereof)! I was certainly surprised how just a few security checks here and there can make a world of difference.