Preventing Identity Theft in Your Business

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

More than a faithful colleague and meticulous research assistant, Sandra Hoffman is a valued friend. As associate director, Sandra diligently, skillfully, and solely managed the bustling activities of Identity Theft Crime and Research Lab for three months so that I could write this book. I publicly acknowledge that without Sandra this book would not have been possible. With deep appreciation, I thank you, Sandra.

I also am indebted to my editor at John Wiley & Sons, Tim Burgard. Tim took the time to read my manuscript and recognized its potential importance for businesses. He provided the logistical and organizational support necessary to bring this book to fruition and along the way provided many constructive suggestions for improvements. Moreover, throughout the summer of 2004, Tim routinely and consistently prompted me for the next “batch” (of chapters). Because of Tim, this book moved from “in progress” to “in production.” Thank you, Tim, for the guidance you’ve given me and also for believing with me that this book can positively impact businesses and people.

With appreciation, I especially thank my son, Michael Collins. Michael read every word of every chapter and offered many recommendations for modifications. I made them all. I now find it difficult to adequately express my deep gratitude to Michael, who unselfishly shared with me considerable time and his intellectual talents in reviewing chapter writes and rewrites. Thank you, son, for your invaluable ...