ID theft expert: Why be me when I can be you?

WASHINGTON (12/19/08)--This week's H&FF Radio show features a security expert who explains how--and why--identity thieves continue to find new and improved ways of stealing your identity.

Home & Family Finance airs Sundays at 3 p.m. EST on the Radio America Network. The show also is carried on American Forces Radio Network. The one-hour program devoted to consumer finance issues is brought to you by America's credit unions and their 90 million members, and is presented by CO-OP Network.

The Credit Union National Association (CUNA) and Radio America are podcasting Home & Family Finance through iTunes, Podcast Alley, Odeo, and other popular podcast library sites, as well as on Radio America and CUNA's websites.

Sunday's show, which you also can hear later via the Internet, features Paul Berry, Washington, D.C., journalist and broadcaster, discussing these topics with special guests:

"How to Be the Family CFO: 4 Simple Steps to Put Your Financial House in Order," with Kim Snider, CEO of Snider Advisors and author of "How to Be the Family CFO: 4 Simple Steps to Put Your Financial House in Order," Dallas, Texas;

"The Truth About Identity Theft: Why Be Me When I Can Be You?" with Jim Stickley, founder, vice president of engineering and chief technology officer, Trace Security, San Diego, Calif., and author of "The Truth About Identity Theft: Why Be Me When I Can Be You?";

"Coupon Comeback--Saving You $$," with Steven Gray, chief operating officer, Money Mailer, Garden Grove, Calif.; and

Listener Q&A.

Home & Family Finance is a resource center for personal finance information at CUNA. The radio show is sponsored by CO-OP Network, the national credit union ATM network; Cabot Creamery Cooperative, maker of award-winning cheddar; Western Corporate FCU, and its member credit unions, also known as WesCorp; and the Defense Credit Union Council, and member credit unions, serving those who serve our country worldwide. For more information, read "Sending Out an S.O.S.--Finding Help for the Small-Business Owner" in Home & Family Finance Resource Center.

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