A handbook for understanding and countering professional identity theft today. Practical steps and background context brings the reader up-to-date on the ways identity thieves seek to rip you off today, and how you can stay 2 or 3 steps ahead of them. To keep the creeps away, you'll + What identity theft is + What they need to get your secrets + How easy you make it for them to steal + Frauds and Scams seeking your data + and + Key Tips to protect yourself + Ways to deny thieves entry to your data + Preventive Measures, and - What to do IF they do get your data - Who to contact, and When + Resources to help you protect what you have Authored by Shirley Wright, researcher and reporter, this aims to arm you with the weapons you need to keep today's ravening wolves away from you, your family and your material wealth. While not exhaustive, it is written in an easy to read style, has up-to-date practical steps to take to implement a strong protective strategy without waiting for thieves, scammers, chiselers and cheats to strike.