Identity theft, protection to be discussed at Borders

A former FBI special agent and NASA engineer will discuss and sign copies of his book, “The Identity Theft Survival Guide,” at 1 p.m. Oct. 6 at Borders at South Coast Plaza.

R.M. Tracy is the owner of the Privacy Trust Group, an ID theft prevention and advocacy organization.

Tracy is also a national speaker and regular guest on the Greenstone radio network.

“The Identity Theft Survival Guide” explains the steps to recovering from identity theft. The book describes how to repair credit and prevent future theft.

Tracy also wrote “Consumers’ Guide to Privacy: Regaining your Privacy” and “Reduce Your Risk of Credit Fraud and Identity Theft.”

Identity theft affects about 10 million U.S. consumers each year, according to the Federal Trade Commission.

— Brianna Bailey