Book Review: Your Identity Theft Protection Game Plan - 7 Critical Steps to Prevent the Fastest Growing Crime in America from Happening to You

Summary:
A concise guide outlining seven practical steps you can take to avoid identity theft.

Is it insightful?  4 Stars 
Great very practical actions expressed in both narrative form in each chapter as well as in checklist format at end of book. While the information is good, there were several instances where information was out of date. When taking on a fast-evolving topic the author needs to ensure content stays fresh and relevant.

Is it creative?   4 Stars
Information is presented in a very straightforward how-to format. What would have helped underscore key concepts is to have real-life stories accompany each of the steps.

Is the well written? 5 Stars
Read in about 60 minutes, including clicking on the many helpful hyperlinks. Author makes good use of supporting websites and materials, though at least one of the links transferred me to a “page not found” message.

Is it a page turner? 3 Stars
I almost stopped reading during the introduction. The author uses four hyperlinks: three of which either link to his other products or a teaser to get a checklist if I provided an email address.  I have no problem when an author links to other products at the end of a book (I do this as well), but to do it in the introduction and try to get a reader’s email address before he’s had the chance to establish credibility is poor form. I am glad I continued reading as there’s good information to be gleaned; I just wish the author didn’t take to shameless plugs in the first two minutes of reading the book.

Overall Rating:  4 Stars