Readers may recognize Frank, an attorney, from her appearance on a PBS TV special on identity theft. Here, she gives step-by-step instructions for recovering from all types of identity theft. A noteworthy feature of the book is a substantial annotated list of nonprofit and government resources, check-verification and check-guarantee firms, information brokers, credit card companies, credit reporting bureaus, and legal resources. The author offers tips on accurate record keeping and documentation, filing a Federal Trade Commission ID theft affidavit, and facing a suit or lien. One chapter is devoted to identity theft from underage children and from deceased people, and one chapter gives advice on what to do if the perpetrator is a 'friend' or family member. The book also gives suggestions for dealing with the IRS, Social Security, banks, and credit card companies. Checklists, summary points, and a glossary of legal lingo are included. Frank is affiliated with California's Office of Privacy Protection and the Identity Theft Resource Center. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)