Identity Theft: A Reference Handbook (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781598841435)

A comprehensive examination of different forms of identity theft and its economic impact, including profiles of perpetrators and victims and coverage of current trends, security implications, prevention efforts, and legislative actions.

What are the common forms of identity theft? Who are the most likely targets? What is law enforcement doing to counter a crime perpetrated not only by petty thieves and sophisticated con artists, but by terrorists, money-launderers, and those involved in human trafficking, drug trafficking, and illegal immigration? Identity Theft: A Reference Handbook examines these questions and more.

With the 1998 Identity Theft and Assumption Deterrence Act as its starting point, this informative volume begins by explaining the federal, state, and global definitions of identity theft and how the lack of a standardized approach masks the true pervasiveness of the problem. In addition to addressing the crime's perpetrators, methods, and victims, the book also looks at what individuals, businesses, and the government are doing--and should consider doing--to curb the growth of this crime.

Author: Sandra K. Hoffman,Tracy G. McGinley
ISBN-10: 1598841432
ISBN-13: 9781598841435
Publisher: ABC-CLIO
Language: English
Published: 12/01/2009
Pages: 280
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.20lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.00d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 08/01/2010
Reference and Research Bk News 05/01/2010 pg. 157