Identity Theft: Private Battle or Public Crisis?

by Erin L. McCoy, Rachael Hanel

Overview

As internet use and global connectivity have skyrocketed, so too has identity theft. Even though hundreds of millions of people are affected every year by this crime, it remains unclear whose role it is to promote cybersecurity and investigate and prosecute identity theft in the United States. This book explains how identity theft, data breaches, and fraud occur, how to protect oneself against these threats, and what obstacles U.S. law enforcement faces as it seeks to fight back. Full-color photographs, a glossary, and sidebars help readers comprehend this complex issue, which is more pressing than ever for children and young adults.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781502643230
Publisher:	Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
Publication date:	12/30/2018
Series:	Today's Debates Series
Pages:	144
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	12 - 17 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction 5

Chapter 1 Defining Identity Theft 11

Chapter 2 Kinds of Identity Theft 27

Chapter 3 How Identity Theft Is Perpetrated 39

Chapter 4 Thieves and How To Report Them 57

Chapter 5 Fighting Back 71

Chapter 6 Advanced Prevention Strategies 95

Chapter 7 Identity Theft on a Global Scale 105

Glossary 116

Further Information 118

Bibliography 122

Index 140

About the Authors 144