Frauds, Phones & Fingerprints

The internet is a happy hunting ground for identity thieves, fraudsters and scammers. Criminal impersonation has evolved leaving established methods for protection against identity theft no longer effective. If you’re active online, it’s time to learn safe navigation in the digital world. Frauds, Phones and Fingerprints will help you understand what you need to know and what you need to do to stay safe. Entertaining and informative, it uses clear, compelling language to show how our personal information and identity are used, managed and verified online—and why many methods are prone to fail. You’ll learn how to distinguish between legitimate information requests and phishing, how your online activity can be used against you and how new tools are being used to prevent fraud attacks. By the end, you’ll understand why the digital world is a bonanza for fraudsters and be better equipped to defend yourself against identity theft.