Swiped: how to protect yourself in a world full of scammers, phishers, and identity thieves

An overview of the problem. What's in a name (and a number)? ; A short history of identity (and fraud) : (and you thought it was just about credit cards) ; Swiping happens

The basics of what you can do. Understanding the problem is the solution ; The three Ms

The many types of identity theft. Spies in your home : how the Internet of Things may violate your privacy, threaten your security, and ruin your credit ; A taxing situation ; It's a hard-knock life : child identity theft ; May the farce be with you : social media dos and don'ts ; From dangerous to deadly : on healthcare scams and medical identity theft ; Wanted dead of alive :(but it's easier if you're dead) ; Culture eats strategy : business considerations ; The three Ms for companies : you must build it because they will come ; The highest law

Resources and terms. Appendix 1. Fraud stories

Appendix 2. A glossary of scams

Appendix 3. Identity theft and the deceased : prevention and victim tips

Appendix 4. Request a credit report for the deceased

Appendix 5. Deceased affidavit of fact.