When attempting to recover and repair their identities stolen for the second time in two years, Scott Mitic and his wife realized there was no easy way to do it, no reliable source of help and information. They also doubted that the measures available at the time would actually protect their identity to be stolen again. So a year later, in 2005, Scott Mitic launched TrustedID.
Mitic did not stop there, though, in his quest to help prevent identity theft. Now an identity security expert noted he recently wrote a book called Stop Identity Theft: 10 Easy Steps to safety . In his book, Mitic aims to empower consumers by providing easy and practical strategies steps to help people protect their personal information. A companion Web site, StoppingIDTheft.org, provides additional information on the evolution of identity theft, as well as to provide assistance if you think you have been a victim.
John Ulzheimer, president of consumer education Credit.com and CNBC contributer called Stop identity theft "a must-have for anyone who does not provide for spend the next 50 years in a cave. "
Stop identity theft is a primer easy to digest the details simple guarantees that everyone can take to avoid becoming victims. These include:
- Scanning a credit report
- Secure your online presence
- Spotting Scams
- purchase any security, both online and offline
- Preventing medical identity theft
- protecting your identity when traveling
- protecting the identity of children and elders
- safeguard personal but public records
Stop identity theft is available in all major book retailers, including Barnes & Noble, Borders and Amazon .com.
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