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Locking the Cookie Jar

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How to Protect Against Embezzlement, Identity Theft, and Hackers

Availability

This book is available in multiple book stores worldwide in both paperback and eBook formats. The most impressive thing about this book is that it educates in a very non-technical and somewhat humorous style. For links to bookstores where you can buy the book, click here to jump to the book’s website links.’

This book reached the bestseller status on Amazon in three different categories.

NOTE: The publisher can provide a limited number of evaluation copies of the book in exchange for an honest review on Amazon or any of the other platforms. Contact us if you are interested.

Publisher

Advanced Publishing Concepts, Helping Authors Thrive

Advanced Publishing Concepts

Author

R. Scott Alvord

Scott is the CEO of Advanced Development Concepts, LLC and is a business consultant, trainer, and public speaker.

He holds a Master’s in Business Administration and a Bachelor’s in Computer Science. His Locking the Cookie Jar™ presentations, among others, have placed him in front of thousands of people including the Private Investigators of California (PICA), the Better Business Bureau (BBB), the Roseville Police Business Academy, and numerous business networking groups. He has started and operated multiple award-winning businesses and was elected to the Roseville City Council where he serves his community.

Book Description

Learn how to protect yourself and your business against embezzlement, identity theft, and online hackers. Learn how the bad guys do it and how to avoid being a victim.

Also learn a valuable hacker-proof password technique that is unique for each account and can even be safely written down!

Includes sections on:

  • Embezzlement Schemes,
  • Hacking the Hacker’s Mind,
  • How Hackers Obtain Your Passwords,
  • How to Create a Hacker-proof Password, and
  • Identity Theft.

Also includes other security techniques such as hardware deterrents, PINs, transposing digits, and explains how to report possible cybercrime and internet crime. It frankly lays out how cybercriminals do it and how your employees can embezzle from your company, so make sure you know what they know so you can stop it!

It has great examples and humor as it turns complex subjects into something that is easy and fun to read.

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Reviews & Quotes

“Scott Alvord has provided business owners with an excellent handbook on how to avoid being a victim to embezzlers, identity thieves, and hackers. His easy-to-use hacker-proof password technique is worth the price of this book many times over. I enjoyed his humor throughout the book.” – Wendy Gerig, CEO, Roseville Area Chamber of Commerce

“The author has a very comfortable and engaging writing style. Contains very useful information and many tips on how to protect your various electronic accounts from information and identity theft. Great tips on how to create a bulletproof password and PIN. Also has many useful tips to guard against embezzlement of business and personal assets. I highly recommend this book.” – R. Schmitt (Amazon 5-Star Review)

“Locking the Cookie Jar is a must-read for everyone. Large companies, small companies, and individuals will benefit from the information in this book. It’s an added bonus that the author’s writing style is clear, concise, and easy to read.” – Laura E. Rasmussen (Amazon 5-Star Review)

“Mr. Alvord describes the ultimate formula to develop AND remember multiple passwords. Great sidebars and tips throughout for continued reference and oh yes, a bit of humor sprinkled throughout as well! Makes this book easy reading!” – Jodi Riolo (Amazon 5-Star Review)

“Locking the Cookie Jar is a must-read for every small business owner, manager, and supervisor. As a Risk Management and Identity Theft Solutions professional, I found a wealth of insights and information in this very interesting read. The author is comprehensive, systematic, practical, and solutions-oriented while providing an easy read. The Tips and Techniques provided will help many individuals sleep better knowing they have taken important steps to minimize risks, mitigate potential liability, and protect one of their greatest assets. I highly recommend ‘Locking the Cookie Jar’” – Denny Sappington (Amazon 5-star Review)

“I finished reading this over the weekend. Learning how to protect yourself against being taken advantage of is not necessarily something anyone thinks about until AFTER it happens. Identity theft, embezzlement, ransomware, etc. – it hasn’t happened to me, but it HAS happened to clients and colleagues of mine, so I’ve seen how it can impact lives.
This book opened my eyes to more of what potential problems are “out there” – and what I can do to proactively protect myself. Some of the solutions are really targeted at business owners with employees, so may not apply to everyone. But even that might be helpful, as you may better understand why things are a certain way at work, and if there are glaringly obvious shortfalls in company procedures, you might be able to bring them up and improve the situation.” – Daniel Blum (Amazon 5-Star Review)

“Opportunity + Desire = Theft. If you take the opportunity away, and employees understand the consequences associated with dishonest acts, the risk of internal theft is minimized.” – Christie Harrison, Loss Prevention Professional and Certified Forensic Interviewer (C.F.I.)