Prying Eyes : Protect Your Privacy From People Who Sell to You, Snoop on You, or Steal From You

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Summary: Informative and well written
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I bought this book for my mother who's always falling for scams online and over the phone. I hope she reads it. I did and it really opened my eyes to the ways in which our privacy is being violated.

It looks like someone is trying to sabotage this book by writing bad reviews under different names.

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Summary: Must Read!
Review: This book provides an insiders view on how to detect and avoid identity theft. Must read for anyone who values their privacy!

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Summary: Prying Eyes
Review: A friend in the internet security industry lent me this book. Yes, it may be a bit comprehensive, but that's also where it value lies. Prying Eyes works just as well as a reference guide as it does an interesting read. It's one to keep around the house.

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Summary: Straightforward and Practical
Review: As a victim of identity theft via mail fraud, I was in great need of a resource to assist me, as I strive to secure my identity and avoid common privacy pitfalls in the future. Fortunately for me, I found Eric Gertler's PRYING EYES -- a solution oriented guide that provides real world examples, useful facts, and clear steps to protect one's personal privacy from unwanted intrusions. For anyone who has ever purchased anything on the Internet, received credit card applications in the mail or been contacted by telemarketers, PRYING EYES is a must-read. I strongly recommend this title as an essential navigation tool in today's highly connected world.

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Summary: Jason James Magtibay
Review: Eric Gertler's expertise on the matter of identity theft is truly evident in "Prying Eyes". Following his detailed explanations and descriptions on the different forms of identity theft can greatly decrease the chances of one falling victim to it. I will be constantly referring back to this book as a guide to protect my privacy.

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Summary: Watching Your Every Move
Review: Gertler insightfully illustrates how the government, marketing companies, and even doctors keep tabs on the public in an almost Orwellian manner. 'Prying Eyes' is essential reading for anyone interested in protecting his or her privacy in this information age.

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Summary: Great Book
Review: Great book. Must read for anyone who is using the internet for commerce.

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Summary: Prying Eyes
Review: I had a problem with fraud on my credit card and bought Eric Gertler's "Prying Eyes." It is a must read for everyone in todays computer age. I will never be so lax in giving out pertinent information again. This is a major concern to us all and we need to protect our identity.This book was so insightful and the author writes in a very clear and concise manner. Buy this book.

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Summary: dense and incomprehensible
Review: Mr. Gertler might know something about privacy issues but his writing is so difficult to follow it's hard to glean anything helpful. I found myself glazing over while trying to read. I definitely do NOT recommend this book. In fact I do not understand how he got any positive reviews. They must be friends or family.

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Summary: An Essential Read
Review: Prying Eyes is an essential read for anyone with a computer, a cell phone, a credit card, or a mailbox. Gertler alerts the reader to the very real risks of life in the information age, while contintually offering suggestions for how you can protect yourself. He covers topics that reach far beyond those normally associated with identity theft, like privacy in the workplace, the confidentiality of medical records, and the ways we all allow our homes to be invaded every day. Yet, Gertler offers these sobering facts without becoming hysterical. Serving as more than just a warning, Prying Eyes offers its readers tools to protect their privacy, while still allowing them to profit from all that technology has to offer.