The authoritative guide to disappearing--insider tips, tools, and techniques Want to disappear or simply hide your personal information from would-be thieves and stalkers? How to Disappear is the ultimate guide toprotecting your family, yourself, and your identity. The world's top privacy consultant covers everything from tools for disappearing to discovering and eliminating the nearly invisible tracks and clues we leave wherever we go. Sharing decades of trade secrets, Frank M. Ahearn describes the three keys to disappearing, tells you everything you need to know about your digital footprint, discusses the dangers and opportunities of social networking sites, and shows you how to disappear from anyone who might do you harm.

Frank M. Ahearn built his first career by finding people who didn't want to be found--from philandering celebrities to a certain White House intern (Monica Lewinsky) before anybody had heard of her, as well as countless cheaters, frauds, and bad guys. Using the "skip tracer" techniques he developed in the process, Ahearn embarked on a second career counseling those who wanted not to be found. If you've ever fantasized about disappearing--literally dropping out of sight or just eliminating the traceable evidence of your existence--How to Disappear is your guide.In a world-wise, straight-talking, wryly humorous narrative, Ahearn provides field-tested tips, tools, and techniques for maintaining privacy, as well as strategies for protecting personal information and preventing identity theft. You'll learn key tactics such as misinformation (destroying all the data known about you), disinformation (creating fake trails), and reformation (getting where you want to be without leaving clues). Throughout, Ahearn shares real-life stories of his fascinating career--fromnabbing adulterous celebrities to helping abuse victims find safety.An indispensable resource not just for those determined to be anonymous, but for almost anyone in the brave new world of online information, How to Disappear sums up Ahearn's dual philosophy: Don't break the law, but know how to protect yourself.

A New York Times bestseller! How to Disappearis the authoritative and comprehensive guide for people who seek to protect their privacy as well as for anyone who's ever entertained the fantasy of disappearing whether actually dropping out of sight or by eliminating the traceable evidence of their existence.