Released on = March 22, 2006, 7:58 am

Press Release Author = Sileo, Inc

Industry = Financial

Press Release Summary = Shredding paper is just the first step in protecting
yourself from a savvy ID thief. To safeguard sensitive info, you must develop the
mindset of a spy. John Sileo, author of "Stolen Lives: Identity Theft Prevention
Made Simple," reveals common cons and how thinking like a spy can save your
identity.

Press Release Body = (Denver, CO) Identity thieves don't always go to elaborate
lengths to obtain vital personal information. Sometimes, all they have to do is ask.
And piece by piece, people give away their most valuable financial asset - their
identity.

Over the next two years people who don't take significant steps to protect
themselves have roughly a one in ten chance of having their identity stolen. Many of
those individuals could save thousands of dollars in personal loss and legal fees if
they would train themselves to "think like a spy."

"Shredding paper isn't enough," says John D. Sileo, author of "Stolen Lives:
Identity Theft Prevention Made Simple" (DaVinci Publishing, $14.95,
www.ThinkLikeASpy.Com). "To prevent identity theft you must think about privacy like
a spy."

Sileo's identity was stolen - twice - and used to commit a series of crimes,
including $300,000 worth of embezzlement. During the two year battle to recover his
credit and reputation, Sileo spent more than $9,000 in attorney's fees to keep
himself out of jail. He also lost hundreds of work hours to phone calls and
paperwork required to prove himself innocent. Now an expert in identity theft
prevention and mitigation strategies, Sileo often speaks to associations,
corporations and consumers about identity theft prevention and privacy.

Sileo says one of the most common mistakes he sees is that people willingly share
private info with identity thieves who create a false sense of security when they. .
.

. Impersonate someone who has access or power (a repairman, account manager, etc.)
. Lower a person's guard with flattery
. Accumulate data over several conversations
. Use scare tactics to induce a crisis mode
. Lower someone's self-esteem by demonstrating superior authority
. Put people at ease by claiming it's for security purposes
. Drop names of colleagues
. Gain trust by baiting others with accurate background

If you find yourself in any situation like those above, evaluate things carefully
before releasing information. Don't let the feeling that you should "comply with
authority" keep you from asking questions or from saying no. Your identity is
valuable. Protect it with everything possible.

Will your life get stolen? Take the "Identity Theft Risk Test" at
www.ThinkLikeASpy.com.

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BIO: John D. Sileo, Providing "Spy-Style" Identity Protection Perfect for the
Holiday Shopping Season

John Sileo's identity was stolen - twice - and used to commit a series of crimes,
including $300,000 worth of embezzlement. During the two year battle to recover his
credit and reputation, John became an expert in identity theft prevention and
mitigation strategies. A graduate of Harvard University, John founded four
successful businesses and is the acting president of two others. He often speaks to
associations, corporations and consumers about identity theft prevention and
privacy. His company provides consulting services to businesses that wish to
proactively protect private information.

Stolen Lives: Identity Theft Prevention Made Simple
DaVinci Publishing
2005
ISBN: 0-9770597-7-4
$14.95
www.ThinkLikeASpy.com






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303-777-3222
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