WTF? Where’s the Fraud?
How to Unmask and Stop Identity Fraud’s Drain on Our Government
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Identity theft and identity frauds are increasing every day. Crooks are finding new and inventive ways to bilk the system. Unfortunately, not everyone is taking this problem as seriously as they should. Government agencies often don’t realize the kind of strain fraud-related crimes put on our economy, and the more dangerous threats that fraud also poses. While advising agencies on identity fraud, forgery, embezzlement, and identity theft, we’ve seen million dollar losses turn into billion dollar losses. What we have not seen -- until now -- is the world of mass data breaches, where one hacker, with a single keystroke, can take down entire business customer files and government databases. The last three years have seen several companies that are household names lose credibility and customer trust. Our data is out there, and we are not taking the adequate steps to keep it secure. The book you are about to read tells a cautionary tale about the latest wave of fraud, this wave against our government, and why it is so dangerous.
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WTF? Where’s the Fraud?--How to Unmask and Stop Identity Fraud’s Drain on Our Government reveals the true epidemic facing our nation, the profiles of its perpetrators, and the devastating cost of this multi-billion dollar industry. Larry Benson and Andy Bucholz marshal their experiences at LexisNexis Risk Solutions as researchers and developers of solutions for identity theft and fraud.
WTF? Where’s the Fraud? explains identity fraud and answers the questions, “Why should I care?” and “How much does it cost us?” It reveals the information gold mine that perpetrators already know about and take advantage of. It sheds light on the growing insecurity of the government’s benefits administration, and points to the emerging problems of fraud in health care. This book gives both government and citizen alike a leg-up against an unwieldy and adaptive enemy.
In a time when social media pervades popular culture, and ubiquitous devices provide easy access to personal information, identity fraud has emerged as a national epidemic.
About the Author
Larry Benson, Director of Strategic Alliances for LexisNexis Risk Solutions, holds an MBA from Florida Institute of Technology, an MS in Engineering from Lehigh University, and produces www.fraudoftheday.com.
Andy Bucholz is the Vice President of Market Planning for LexisNexis Risk Solutions. He earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration from The Citadel and published Police Equipment.
Alana Benson graduated from the University of Vermont and is a freelance writer. She is a recipient of a Prindle-Myrick grant, and has published a thesis in classical reception.