What will you do when you encounter identity theft within yourbusiness?
Chances are, you have already lost money to identity theft andbusiness fraud. Look no further than the latest newspaper headlinesto know that it is an epidemic problem and an alarming reality fromwhich no business-whether small or large-is immune.
Although you can't completely stop identity theft from happening,you can be prepared when it takes place. Investigating IdentityTheft: A Guide for Businesses, Law Enforcement, and Victims is yourpractical guide for fully understanding and investigating identitytheft.
"The training that I received from Judy Collins at MSU has beeninstrumental to my helping victims of identity theft and locatingthe person(s) who caused their nightmare. I have even used thetraining methods she outlines in this book on a homicideinvestigation and it paid off: the perpetrator is now in jail forthe rest of his life. I can't say enough about Dr. Collins and herknowledge of tracking criminals on the Internet; she is a greatasset to law enforcement."
-Anthony Abdallah, Police Detective, Inkster Police Department(CID), Inkster, Michigan
"This valuable book is an essential, pragmatic guide for the fullunderstanding and investigation of identity theft crimes. It alsoestablishes Dr. Judith Collins as a foremost national expert onthis growing crime problem that threatens our future."
-Dr. Bruce L. Benson, Police Chief Emeritus, Associate Professor,Criminal Justice, Michigan State University
"Whether the investigator is working in the private or publicsector, Dr. Collins presents valuable information on themethodology required to successfully resolve identity theft cases.The use of real-life investigations, with lessons learned, providesan intriguing and entertaining format while at the same timesharpening the investigator's skills. If you think investigatingidentity theft is not worthwhile because the crime is committed byindividuals on randomly selected victims without specificobjectives, goals, or purpose, you need to read this book."
-Rod Kinghorn, Director of Investigations, General Motors GlobalSecurity
"An excellent book. Judith Collins has spent many yearsinvestigating identity theft. Her willingness to share herknowledge with law enforcement, businesses, and victims is truly abenefit that cannot be found elsewhere."
-Juli Liebler, Captain, East Lansing Police Department, EastLansing, Michigan
"Well done. Smart idea. . . . This is an excellent, professionallywritten book . . . and much needed."
-Salman Anwar, Computer Forensic Engineer, Western MichiganUniversity Police Department
"As a retired special agent with the Federal Bureau ofInvestigation, and having worked the past six years in the privatesector, I found Dr. Collins's book to be an invaluable tool forboth the private sector and the law enforcement community. Dr.Collins provides genuine insight into the complex issuessurrounding identity theft. I am confident her book will assist inboth the prevention of identity theft and the detection of thosewho prey on other's identities."
-Frank Laudan, Investigator, Securitas Security Services USA,Inc.
"Excellent guide! A must-read for anyone involved in investigatingidentity theft! Dr. Collins has become one of the most respectedand knowledgeable authorities in this relatively new field."
-Detective Gary A. Guiles (Retired), Fraud Investigator, LansingPolice Department, Lansing, Michigan
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"Investigating Identity Theft has garnered praise from law-enforcement investigators around the US since it was published in May." (Financial IT Security, September 2006)
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