Identity theft is sometimes considered a victimless crime, but readers will discover the truth about this damaging kind of crime as they learn about its history and the ways identity thieves work today. Essential facts about the methods identity thieves use including stealing mail and hacking computers are presented through comprehensive main text, comprehensive sidebars, and informative fact boxes. Readers also discover the ways the latest technology is used to find and stop identity thieves and how people can pursue a career in investigating identity theft. Detailed photographs are included to enhance this engaging reading experience. Black-and-White Photographs, Detailed Table of Contents, Fact Boxes, Full-Color Photographs, Further Information Section, Index, Primary Sources, Sidebars, Websites.

"Portions of this book originally appeared in Identity theft by Gail B. Stewart."

Foreword -- Introduction: an invisible crime -- Bad business at the bank -- Identity theft in your mailbox -- A close-up look at credit card fraud -- Posing as someone else -- Computers, cybercrime, and identity theft -- Notes -- For more information -- Index -- Picture credits -- About the author.