Stopping Identity Theft: 10 Easy Steps to Security

Over 8 million Americans have their identities stolen each year. Most don't find out until it's too late, only realizing their predicament once their bank accounts have been emptied or their credit rating has been destroyed. And you don't even have to be an adult to be at risk -- over half a million children are the victims of identity theft each year.

Protect yourself and your children against America's fastest-growing crime with Stopping Identity Theft, written by identity protection expert and TrustedID CEO Scott Mitic. You'll get ten simple, action-oriented protection plans for limiting the vulnerability of your personal information in any risky situation.

Get the facts from a leader in identity theft protection, including:

why shopping in stores can be riskier than shopping online how to spot scammers in any situation -- online or on the phone how to build a social networking profile without being the victim of fake "friends" what new techniques thieves are using to scam you, like phishing, pharming and skimming why old-fashioned checks can be the riskiest way to pay for something, and how to protect your identity while you travel.

Learn how to secure your bank accounts, keep personal and public records safe, store and dispose of personal information, limit your risk of medical identity theft, and keep your children and elders' identities secure. In ten easy steps, you can reduce your chances of identity theft now -- and should you ever become a victim, you'll have all the information you need to stop the thieves and rebuild your good name.