WTF? Where's the Fraud?: How to Unmask and Stop Identity Fraud's Drain on Our Government

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.

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.

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.