John Sileo's identity was stolen out of his business and used to commit a series of crimes, including $300,000 worth of embezzlement. While the thief operated behind the safety of John's identity, he and his business were held legally and financially responsible for the felonies committed. Forced to defend his innocence, John spent two stressful years and $12,000 on a criminal lawyer to keep from going to jail.
During that time, John became an expert in identity theft prevention and quickly became America's top identity theft speaker. The mindsets of prevention he developed during this experience are the basis of his critically-acclaimed, award-winning Book, Stolen Lives: Identity Theft Prevention Made Simple, and are used throughout his identity theft keynote speeches, identity theft seminars and identity theft workshops. Recently, Stolen Lives was chosen as the #1 Business Book at the EVVY Awards.
As a professional member of the National Speakers Association, John speaks around the country to corporations, associations and consumers about protecting their private information, preventing identity theft and avoiding costly data breaches. His satisfied clients include Pfizer, AARP, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Lincoln Financial, NJM Insurance Group, Principal Financial Group, Suncorp, Drury Inns, Prudential Real Estate, Preview Properties, Premier Bankcard and numerous corporations, financial institutions, universities and associations. John's recent media appearances include Money Matters Today, NBC, ABC, and Fox.