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The Truth about Identity Theft “Why be me, when I can be you?” by Jim Stickley “Are we that gullible?” - Alan Ashendorf, Radio Host Let’s Talk Computers TraceSecurity co-founder Jim Stickley is author of the new book The Truth about Identity Theft that identifies 46 truths you can’t afford to miss reading for everything you need to know about protecting yourself and your business from identity thieves. “Stickley teaches you to spot the danger signs and offers smart solutions for everything from banking security and online shopping scams to medical identity theft. Whether it’s you, your parents’, or your kids’ identities, everyone has something to protect. This book tells you what you need to know.” - Jim Bell, Executive Producer, The Today Show “Nowadays, identity theft is an all-too-common occurrence that puts more than just your finances in jeopardy. Fortuantely, Jim Stickley’s easy-to-understand advice can teach you how to spot and stay ahead of security threats. In short, this book is a must read.” - Wes Millar, Senior Vice President of CUNA Strategic Services “Jim Stickley shares his amazing experiences as a professional hacker in the most entertaining manner … You won’t let your guard down after learning what Jim has actually done to get companiesa nd individuals’ private information. He’s the updated version of ‘To Catch a Theif’ … but he’s a good guy!” - Nancy E. Sheppard, President & CEO of Western Independent Bankers Truths include: Truth 3: Phishing via snail mail “That’s what makes being an identity thief so easy. People never know they are under attack because the attack blends in with day- to-day life.” Truth 12: Wolves in Sheep’s clothing The first time I ever broke into a bank, I will admit I was nervous. I had no idea what I was doing and was convinced that I would be caught and arrested. Fortunately for me that didn’t happen, and more than 1,000 robberies later, I am still able to say that I have never been caught. Of course, by now, you have no doubt surmised that I have been hired b y these banking institutions to test the secority of their Truth 21: Wolves in Sheep’s clothing Couple of lines here about this Truth Truth 21: Wolves in Sheep’s clothing Couple of lines here about this Truth Listen to the Author Interview IDENTITY THEFT RESOURCES Contact info for Identity Theft Victims StickleyonSecurity Blog CUNA Page TRUTHS FROM THE BOOK: Related Products & Services FREE – Prevent Phishing and Vishing Test your Company’s ability to catch a Thief! Keep it Safe – Your Company Data Assess your Company’s Risk Truth 3 Phishing via snail mail Truth 12 Wolves in sheep’s clothing Truth 21 Gift card or gift horse? Truth 26 Identity thieves can hear you now Listen to the Author Interview

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Page 1: The Truth about Identity Theft “Why be me, when I can be you?” by Jim Stickley “Are we that gullible?” - Alan Ashendorf, Radio Host Let’s Talk Computers.

The Truth about Identity Theft“Why be me, when I can be you?”

by Jim Stickley

“Are we that gullible?”

- Alan Ashendorf, Radio Host

Let’s Talk Computers

TraceSecurity co-founder Jim Stickley is author of the new book The Truth about Identity Theft that identifies 46 truths you can’t afford to miss reading for everything you need to know about protecting yourself and your business from identity thieves.

“Stickley teaches you to spot the danger signs and offers smart solutions for everything from banking security and online shopping scams to medical identity theft. Whether it’s

you, your parents’, or your kids’ identities, everyone has something to protect. This book tells you what you need to know.”

- Jim Bell, Executive Producer, The Today Show

“Nowadays, identity theft is an all-too-common occurrence that puts more than just your finances in jeopardy. Fortuantely, Jim Stickley’s easy-to-understand advice can teach you how to spot and stay ahead of security threats. In short, this book is a must read.”

- Wes Millar, Senior Vice President of CUNA Strategic Services

“Jim Stickley shares his amazing experiences as a professional hacker in the most entertaining manner … You won’t let your guard down after learning what Jim has

actually done to get companiesa nd individuals’ private information. He’s the updated version of ‘To Catch a Theif’ … but he’s a good guy!”

- Nancy E. Sheppard, President & CEO of Western Independent Bankers

Truths include:

Truth 3: Phishing via snail mail

“That’s what makes being an identity thief so easy. People never know they are under attack because the attack blends in with day-to-day life.”

Truth 12: Wolves in Sheep’s clothingThe first time I ever broke into a bank, I will admit I was nervous. I had no idea what I was doing and was convinced that I would be caught and arrested. Fortunately for me that didn’t happen, and more than 1,000 robberies later, I am still able to say that I have never been caught. Of course, by now, you have no doubt surmised that I have been hired b y these banking institutions to test the secority of their

Truth 21: Wolves in Sheep’s clothingCouple of lines here about this Truth

Truth 21: Wolves in Sheep’s clothingCouple of lines here about this Truth

Listen to the Author Interview

IDENTITY THEFT RESOURCES

Contact info for Identity Theft VictimsStickleyonSecurity BlogCUNA Page

TRUTHS FROM THE BOOK:

Related Products & Services

FREE – Prevent Phishing and VishingTest your Company’s ability to catch a Thief!Keep it Safe – Your Company DataAssess your Company’s Risk

Truth 3Phishing via snail mail

Truth 12Wolves in sheep’sclothing

Truth 21Gift card or gift horse?

Truth 26Identity thieves canhear you now

Listen to the Author Interview

Page 2: The Truth about Identity Theft “Why be me, when I can be you?” by Jim Stickley “Are we that gullible?” - Alan Ashendorf, Radio Host Let’s Talk Computers.

“Are we that gullible?”

- Alan Ashendorf, Radio Host

Let’s Talk Computers

TraceSecurity co-founder Jim Stickley is author of the new book The Truth about Identity Theft that identifies 46 truths you can’t afford to miss reading for everything you need to know about protecting yourself and your business from identity thieves.

“Stickley teaches you to spot the danger signs and offers smart solutions for everything from banking security and online shopping scams to medical identity theft. Whether it’s

you, your parents’, or your kids’ identities, everyone has something to protect. This book tells you what you need to know.”

- Jim Bell, Executive Producer, The Today Show

“Nowadays, identity theft is an all-too-common occurrence that puts more than just your finances in jeopardy. Fortuantely, Jim Stickley’s easy-to-understand advice can teach you how to spot and stay ahead of security threats. In short, this book is a must read.”

- Wes Millar, Senior Vice President of CUNA Strategic Services

“Jim Stickley shares his amazing experiences as a professional hacker in the most entertaining manner … You won’t let your guard down after learning what Jim has

actually done to get companiesa nd individuals’ private information. He’s the updated version of ‘To Catch a Theif’ … but he’s a good guy!”

- Nancy E. Sheppard, President & CEO of Western Independent Bankers

Truths include:

Truth 3: Phishing via snail mail

Couple of lines here about this Truth

Truth 12: Wolves in Sheep’s clothingCouple of lines here about this Truth

Truth 21: Wolves in Sheep’s clothingCouple of lines here about this Truth

Truth 21: Wolves in Sheep’s clothingCouple of lines here about this Truth

Listen to the Author Interview

IDENTITY THEFT RESOURCES

Contact info for Identity Theft VictimsStickleyonSecurity BlogCUNA Page

TRUTHS FROM THE BOOK:

Related Products & Services

FREE – Prevent Phishing and VishingTest your Company’s ability to catch a Thief!Keep it Safe – Your Company DataAssess your Company’s Risk

Truth 3Phishing via snail mail

Truth 12Wolves in sheep’sclothing

Truth 21Gift card or gift horse?

Truth 26Identity thieves canhear you now

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